Handmade Samurai Katana Sword | T10 Clay Tempered Blade with Choji Hamon | Wolf & Moon Brass Fittings | Red Rayskin Saya

Handmade Samurai Katana Sword – Wolf & Moon Theme with T10 Steel Clay Tempered Blade

Traditional Japanese Swordsmithing with T10 Clay Tempered Steel

This handmade samurai katana is crafted from premium T10 high carbon steel, known for its hardness, cutting ability, and durability. Through the clay tempering process, the blade develops a stunning choji hamon (clove-shaped temper line), representing the perfect balance of strength and flexibility.

The blade is further enhanced with hazuya polishing, a traditional Japanese technique that brings out the hamon’s beauty and produces a refined, mirror-like surface. Each blade is hand sharpened to ensure functional performance, making it suitable for cutting practice as well as display.

Blade Dimensions & Specifications

• Overall Length: 103cm / 40.6"

• Nagasa (Blade Length): 71cm / 27.9"

• Tsuka (Handle Length): 27cm / 10.6"

• Motohaba (Width at Habaki): 3.2cm

• Sakihaba (Width at Yokote): 2.3cm

• Kasane (Thickness at Habaki): 7.2mm

• Sakikasane (Thickness at Yokote): 3mm

• Sori (Curvature): 1.9cm

• Construction: Two bamboo mekugi (pins) for secure and authentic mounting

The blade features a single hi (bo-hi groove), reducing weight for better handling while producing an audible tachikaze (blade wind sound) during swings.

Handle & Tsuka-Maki Wrapping

The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in wine-red genuine Japanese silk ito, tied in the hineri-maki style with hishigami wedges, ensuring a firm grip and traditional appearance. Beneath the wrapping lies authentic antique-finished rayskin (samegawa), offering durability and elegance.

The handle construction includes two bamboo mekugi pins, making the katana reliable and true to traditional Japanese methods.

Wolf & Moon Themed Brass Fittings

The fittings of this katana are inspired by the wolf and moon, symbolizing strength, loyalty, and nature’s untamed spirit:

• Tsuba (Handguard): Brass, featuring a wolf head on one side and a howling wolf facing the moon on the other.

• Fuchi & Kashira (Collar & Pommel): Brass fittings decorated with wolf and moon motifs.

• Menuki (Ornaments): Silver-colored running wolves, adding both grip and artistic detail.

• Habaki & Seppa: Solid copper construction for durability and precise blade fit.

Saya (Scabbard) Design

This katana comes with a custom saya (scabbard) wrapped in red rayskin (samegawa) at the upper section, transitioning into a glossy black lacquer finish at the lower part. The sageo cord is black with red dots, harmonizing with the wine-red tsuka-ito and wolf fittings.

A free black cotton sword bag is included for safe storage and transportation.

Key Features

• Handmade T10 clay tempered blade with choji hamon

• Hazuya polished for traditional refinement

• Hand sharpened, functional edge

• Single bo-hi groove for balance and tachikaze

• Wine-red Japanese silk ito with hineri-maki wrapping

• Authentic antique rayskin (samegawa) under wrap

• Wolf & moon brass fittings (tsuba, fuchi, kashira, menuki)

• Red rayskin saya with glossy black lacquer finish

• Copper habaki & seppa for strength

• Two bamboo mekugi pins for authentic construction

Perfect for Collectors and Practitioners

This wolf-themed katana is both a battle-ready functional sword and a collectible art piece. With its wolf & moon brass fittings, wine-red handle, and red rayskin saya, it represents elegance, strength, and natural symbolism. Ideal for:

• Martial artists practicing Iaido, Kendo, Kenjutsu

• Collectors of Japanese swords and themed weapons

• Enthusiasts who value the symbolism of wolves in Japanese culture

• Display as a centerpiece or use for tameshigiri (cutting practice)