Seigetsu Katana Sword (青月) – Blue Moon

Seigetsu Katana Sword (青月) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): True Midare hamon in the shape of a flame obtained by differential tempering.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Lacquered wood, blue with orange grainy paint, genuine horn Koiguchi.
• Sageo (下げ緒): Blue and black.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): Genuine stingray leather and solid wood.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Black braided above the handle in diamond patterns.
• Menuki (目貫): Golden dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Rounded brass shape engraved with a dragon.
• Fuchi (縁): Brass engraved with a dragon.
• Kashira (頭): Brass engraved with symbols of waves and wind.
• Habaki (鎺): Gilded brass with black motifs.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 71 cm
• Overall length including handle: 104 cm
• Length with scabbard: 106 cm
• Handle length: 26 cm
• Blade thickness: 0.7 cm
• Blade width: 3.2 cm
• Weight: 1.4 kg
• Package weight: 1.7 kg

Accessories

• Scabbard: Included
• Katana stand: Not included

Seigetsu Katana Sword: design and finishes

The name Seigetsu evokes the beauty of the blue moon, a rare phenomenon that captivates observers of the night sky. This name combines “sei” (青), symbolizing the deep blue of the night, and “getsu” (月), representing the moon in its celestial splendor. This katana thus embodies nocturnal serenity and lunar wisdom, essential qualities of the warrior who finds strength in contemplation and harmony with natural cycles.

Its T10 steel blade reveals an authentic midare hamon with dancing flames, created by traditional differential tempering, which gives the steel its legendary strength. The rounded brass tsuba features a finely chiseled dragon, a symbol of Eastern power and wisdom. The handle harmoniously combines authentic stingray skin and hardwood, wrapped in black diamond-patterned braiding that ensures a firm and elegant grip. The golden menuki represent dragons, while the fuchi echoes this dragon motif and the kashira features symbols of waves and wind. The blue scabbard with orange grainy highlights evokes the changing hues of the twilight sky, complemented by a genuine horn koiguchi and a two-tone blue and black sageo.