Handmade Japanese Katana Sword | T10 Steel Shinogi-Zukuri with Wave-Themed Fittings & Mirror Polish

Experience the perfect balance of tradition, craftsmanship, and cutting performance with this hand-forged Japanese Katana. Made from T10 high carbon steel, this katana is carefully crafted using traditional swordsmithing techniques. Every detail—from the mirror-polished Shinogi-Zukuri blade to the wave-themed fittings (海浪)—reflects the spirit of Japanese sword-making.

Blade (Nagasa)

• Steel Type: T10 high carbon steel, hand-forged and oil quenched

• Blade Length: 71 cm / 27.9 inches

• Blade Shape (Zukuri): Shinogi-Zukuri, designed for strength and sharpness

• Groove (Bohi): Single groove for balance and improved swing speed

• Polish: Mirror polished for a sleek finish

• Edge: Very sharp (can be customized to unsharpened for display or martial arts practice)

• Yokote: Defined tip point line for authenticity

• Tang: Full tang with 2 bamboo mekugi for secure construction

• Kasane (Thickness at Habaki): 7.2 mm

• Sakikasane (Thickness at Yokote): 3 mm

Handle (Tsuka)

• Length: 27 cm / 10.6 inches

• Tsuka-Ito (Wrapping Material): Black synthetic silk, durable and tightly wrapped in Hineri-Maki style

• Samegawa (Rayskin): White genuine rayskin panels for enhanced grip

• Menuki (Ornaments): Alloy, wave pattern design

Fittings (Koshirae)

• Tsuba (Guard): Alloy, wave & rising sun theme

• Fuchi (Collar): Alloy, wave design

• Kashira (Pommel): Alloy, wave design

• Habaki (Blade Collar): Brass with engraved wave motif

• Seppa (Spacers): Brass

Scabbard (Saya)

• Material: Hardwood

• Finish: Glossy black lacquered saya (shiny finish)

• Sageo (Cord): Black synthetic silk, tightly tied

Dimensions & Weight

• Overall Length: 103 cm / 40.6 inches

• Blade Length (Nagasa): 71 cm / 27.9 inches

• Handle Length (Tsuka): 27 cm / 10.6 inches

• Motohaba (Blade Width at Habaki): 3.2 cm

• Sakihaba (Blade Width at Yokote): 2.3 cm

• Sori (Curvature): 1.9 cm

• Point of Balance: 5.2 inches from tsuba

• Weight with Saya: 2.4 lbs

• Weight without Saya: 2.0 lbs

Customization & Engravings

We offer free custom engraving in English, Chinese, Japanese, or other languages. You can also add simple engraving patterns for an additional $20.
See engraving samples

If you’d like to change any fittings, colors, or materials, please contact us.
Browse fittings here

Accessories

• Free sword bag

• Free sword certificate

FAQs

Q1: Is this katana battle-ready?
A1: Yes, the T10 steel blade is hand-forged, oil-quenched, and sharpened, making it suitable for cutting practice. You can also request it unsharpened for display or martial arts training.

Q2: Can I customize the fittings and colors?
A2: Absolutely! You can change the tsuba, saya, tsuka-ito, sageo, and other fittings. Please check our sword fittings collection.

Q3: Do you provide engravings?
A3: Yes, we offer free engraving of names, dates, or phrases. Custom simple images can be engraved for $20.

Q4: What is the estimated shipping time?
A4: Most custom swords take about 1 weeks to produce, plus international shipping time depending on your location.

Q5: What accessories come with the sword?
A5: Each katana includes a free sword bag and certificate of authenticity.