Shōri Katana Sword (勝利) – Victory

Shōri Katana Sword (勝利) specifications

• Hand-sharpening and polishing of kissaki and mune, all finishing by hand.
• Blade: T10 steel, sharpened or unsharpened on request, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): obtained by differential clay tempering, chôji (cabbage leaf) shape.
• Saya (鞘): black lacquered wooden scabbard.
• Sageo (下げ緒): thick, brown.
• Tsuka (柄): real white ray skin.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): brown, woven above the handle, diamond pattern.
• Menuki (目貫): golden-white dragonfly.
• Tsuba (鍔): round, brown, decorated with dragonflies and gold- and silver-plated flowers.
• Fuchi (縁): gold and silver plated, matching hilt, dragonfly motif.
• Kashira (頭): matching fuchi and guard, brown with gold- and silver-plated dragonfly.
• Habaki (鎺): brass.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 72 cm
• Overall length including handle: 102 cm
• Length with scabbard: 105 cm
• Handle length: 27 cm
• Blade thickness: 0.7 cm
• Blade width: 3.2 cm
• Weight: 1.4 kg
• Package weight: 2 kg

Accessories

• Katana stand: Not included
• Scabbard: Included

Shōri Katana Sword: design and finishes

The Shōri 勝利 katana sword also known as Victory, is forged from T10 steel with a magnificent cabbage leaf-shaped hamon obtained by differential clay tempering. Its blade is hand-polished and then sharpened on request for optimum, long-lasting sharpness. The black-lacquered wooden scabbard is adorned with thick brown Sageo, while the Tsuka, wrapped in genuine white stingray skin, is covered with brown braided ito in a diamond pattern. The white and gold dragonfly-shaped menuki add a touch of elegance and lightness. The round, gold- and silver-plated tsuba features dragonfly and flower motifs, blending harmoniously with the matching Fuchi and Kashira. The brass Habaki completes this majestic set. The dragonfly was highly prized in samurai times as it symbolized victory, hence the name of this katana “勝利 Shōri”.