Kasei 火星 Katana – Damascus Steel, Ebony Saya, Zinc Alloy Tsuba
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Description and specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade | Unique Damascus steel |
| Guard (Tsuba 鍔) | Zinc alloy |
| Scabbard (Saya 鞘) | Ebony wood & bull-horn kurigata |
| Handle (Tsuka 柄) |
Genuine rayskin leather (samegawa) Zinc alloy menuki set 2 bamboo mekugi |
DIMENSIONS
| Overall length with saya | 103 cm (40.6 in) |
| Blade length | 72 cm (28.3 in) |
| Handle (tsuka) length | 25 cm (9.8 in) |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm (1.3 in) |
| Blade thickness | 0.7 cm (0.3 in) |
| Weight | 1.4 kg with saya |
The Kasei 火星 Katana is an exquisite expression of strength and craftsmanship, combining traditional materials with a contemporary design.
Blade (刀身): Made from a unique Damascus steel, the blade shows distinctive swirling patterns and added robustness thanks to its many layers of steel forged together. Damascus steel is valued for its resilience and distinctive patterns, making this blade as durable as it is attractive.
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): The zinc alloy used for the tsuba combines lightness and strength, giving a durable guard without weighing down the sword. The intricate, refined design of the guard is not only decorative; it also acts as a balance point for the blade, improving the handling of the katana.
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): The ebony wood chosen for the saya is known for its density and durability, protecting the blade from the elements and from damage. The bull-horn kurigata is not only a touch of elegance; it also provides extra resistance at the points of stress, where the scabbard is often gripped.
Handle (Tsuka 柄): The rayskin leather, with its characteristic texture and toughness, ensures a secure grip. The zinc alloy menuki and the bamboo mekugi reinforce the structure of the handle, keeping the blade firmly in place during use.
Buying a sword in the UK
Sold only to adults aged 18 and over. Curved swords with a blade of 50 cm or more are hand-forged using traditional methods, as required by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order as amended in 2008.
Carrying a bladed article in a public place without good reason is an offence. Transport your sword wrapped, and only for a legitimate purpose (dojo, re-enactment, collection). Rules may differ in Scotland.
Care
- Wipe the blade after every handling with a soft cloth; never touch it with bare fingers.
- Apply a thin film of oil every few weeks to prevent rust.
- Store it horizontally in its saya, edge up, away from damp.
- Use only on suitable practice targets (rolled tatami mats, bamboo); never strike hard objects.
Read our full care guide.
Delivery, returns and age check
Free UK delivery, duties and import VAT included: nothing to pay on delivery. 1–3 working days to prepare, then 5–15 working days delivery.
18+, signed for: the carrier checks the buyer’s photo ID (passport or UK driving licence) and takes a signature. Parcels cannot be left with a neighbour or in a safe place.
30-day returns on unused swords in their original packaging. Engraved swords cannot be returned for a change of mind but are fully covered if faulty. Delivery · Returns · Terms of sale
Kasei 火星 Katana – Damascus Steel, Ebony Saya, Zinc Alloy Tsuba
Why Tetsuren
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| Highest-quality steels | ||
| Hand-forged by artisans | ||
| Full tang | ||
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Katanas of the highest quality
Every Tetsuren katana is forged, tempered and polished by hand by specialist smiths, in high-carbon T10, 1095 or 1060 steel or folded Damascus, always with a full tang.
Each sword is checked before it leaves the workshop, then delivered free across the UK with duties included.
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