Sakura no Yaiba Katana Sword (桜の刃) – Blade of Sakura

Sakura no Yaiba Katana Sword (桜の刃) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Manganese steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): Genuine Notare hamon obtained by differential tempering.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Red lacquered wood.
• Sageo (下げ緒): Brown cord.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): Wooden handle covered with white faux stingray skin.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Brown diamond pattern weave above the handle.
• Menuki (目貫): Gilded ornaments.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Bronze-colored alloy tsuba with embossed leaf pattern.
• Fuchi (縁): Bronze-colored alloy ferrule decorated with floral motifs.
• Kashira (頭): Bronze-colored alloy knob with floral pattern.
• Habaki (鎺): Brass habaki.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 72 cm
• Overall length including handle: 103 cm
• Length with scabbard: 105 cm
• Handle length: 26 cm
• Blade thickness: 0.7 cm
• Blade width: 3.2 cm
• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Package weight: 1.6 kg

Accessories

• Scabbard: Included
• Katana stand: Not included

Sakura no Yaiba Katana Sword: design and finishes

The name Sakura no Yaiba evokes the fleeting delicacy of Japanese cherry blossoms, a symbol of fragile beauty and spiritual renewal. This name captures the very essence of bushido, where the sharp blade represents the samurai’s determination, while the reference to sakura recalls the acceptance of life’s impermanence. This katana thus embodies the Japanese philosophy that unites martial strength and aesthetic contemplation.

The manganese steel blade reveals a genuine hamon, the result of traditional differential tempering that creates subtle waves along the cutting edge. The bronze tsuba features a leaf motif in relief that harmoniously complements the floral decorations on the fuchi and kashira, creating a refined decorative consistency. The handle combines the texture of white faux stingray skin with brown diamond-shaped braiding, while the gold menuki add a touch of understated elegance. The red lacquered scabbard contrasts beautifully with the brown sageo, creating a balanced color scheme.