Shinkai Katana Sword (深海) – Blue Abysses

Shinkai Katana Sword (深海) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Manganese steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): Blue Hamon Gunome Midare.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Stylized black and pink solid wood scabbard with black rings at the Kojiri and Koiguchi.
• Sageo (下げ緒): Purple.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): Solid wood handle with imitation white stingray skin.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Black braided diamond pattern above the handle.
• Menuki (目貫): White dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Square shape with rounded edges in silver-plated alloy, engraved with a dragonfly motif.
• Fuchi (縁): Silver-plated alloy with dragonfly motif.
• Kashira (頭): Silver-plated alloy with dragonfly motif.
• Habaki (鎺): Gilded brass with black motifs.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 71 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: 1.4 kg
• Package weight: 1.7 kg

Accessoires

• Scabbard: Included
• Katana stand: Not included

Shinkai Katana Sword: Design and finishes

The name Shinkai (深海) evokes the mysterious depths of the ocean, where darkness and eternal silence reign. This name captures the very essence of this katana sword, which plunges its bearer into the depths of the sea, revealing the hidden secrets of the deep waters. The symbolism of the “Blue Abyss” transcends a simple aquatic reference to embody the deep meditation and spiritual quest of the samurai who explores the uncharted territories of his soul.

The manganese steel blade boasts a mesmerizing blue hue reminiscent of the shifting reflections of the ocean floor, while the subtle hamon evokes the fluid movements of underwater currents. The square tsuba with rounded edges, finely silver-plated, reveals delicately engraved dragonfly motifs, creating a poetic contrast between the aquatic element and the aerial insect. The solid wood handle, covered with white faux stingray skin, offers a firm and comfortable grip, while the black diamond-patterned braiding of the tsuka-ito adds a refined geometric touch. The menuki featuring a white dragon symbolize the spiritual power that lies dormant in the depths. The black and pink solid wood saya evokes the dawn breaking through the surface of dark waters, complemented by a purple sageo reminiscent of the twilight hues of the abyss.