Shirokin Katana Sword (白金) – Platinum

Shirokin Katana Sword (白金) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Black 1060 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): Genuine notare hamon obtained by differential tempering.
• Bo-Hi (棒樋): Groove visible along the blade.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Black and gold lacquered wood.
• Sageo (下げ緒): Gold cord.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): Made of wood with white faux stingray skin.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Golden leather braided in a diamond pattern above the handle.
• Menuki (目貫): Golden ornaments.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Rounded shape in white and gold alloy with floral motifs.
• Fuchi (縁): White and gold alloy with floral motifs.
• Kashira (頭): White and gold alloy with floral motifs.
• Habaki (鎺): Hollowed gray alloy.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 71 cm
• Overall length including handle: 103 cm
• Length with scabbard: 105 cm
• Handle length: 26.5 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

Shirokin Katana Sword : design and finishes

The name Shirokin (白金) evokes the harmonious fusion of pure white and precious gold, symbolizing the duality between spiritual purity and material wealth. This name reflects the very essence of the samurai, who seeks balance between humility and nobility, between simplicity and magnificence. White represents sincerity and truth, while gold embodies value and honor, creating a katana that transcends its function as a weapon to become a symbol of refinement.

Its 1060 steel blade features a deep black finish that contrasts beautifully with the gold accents, while the genuine hamon notare achieved through differential tempering creates undulating patterns along the edge. The bo-hi elegantly hollows out the blade, reducing its weight while preserving its structural integrity. The rounded tsuba in white and gold alloy features delicate floral patterns that are harmoniously repeated on the fuchi and kashira, creating remarkable aesthetic consistency. The handle combines white faux stingray skin with gold leather braiding in a diamond pattern, providing a secure grip and a luxurious look. The black and gold lacquered wooden scabbard completes this refined ensemble, enhanced by a gold sageo that adds a final touch of elegance.