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SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade | Damascus steel with red highlights. |
| Guard (Tsuba 鍔) | Copper, sculpted with bamboo and sakura |
| Scabbard (Saya 鞘) | Lightweight lacquered and painted wood |
| Handle (Tsuka 柄) |
White rayskin (samegawa) Copper menuki set in the shape of bamboo 2 bamboo mekugi |
| Length with scabbard | 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 | 1.2 kg with scabbard |
Blade: The reddish pattern of the Damascus steel catches the eye and evokes the flames of the forge. The bo-hi, or groove, adds to the aesthetics and also contributes to the balance of the blade, reducing its weight for improved handling. Its 72 cm length and 3.2 cm width are ideal for precision and grace in practice.
Tsuba: The sculpted copper guard features bamboo and cherry blossom (sakura) motifs, emblems of strength and renewal in Japanese culture. This makes it not only a protection for the hand but also an ornamental element rich in meaning.
Saya: The lacquered and painted scabbard is both light and durable, decorated to reflect the elegance of the sword it protects. Its delicate artwork complements the blade and shows the attention paid to detail.
Tsuka: The handle, wrapped in white rayskin, offers a firm grip and a striking visual contrast. The copper menuki, taking the form of bamboo, and the bamboo mekugi ensure that the handle is as sound as it is decorative.
With a total weight of 1.2 kg and a length of 103 cm with the scabbard, this katana is well balanced for martial arts practice or as the centrepiece of a collection.
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.
Read our full care guide.
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
Arashi 嵐 Katana – Red Damascus Steel with Bo-hi
Reviews left by customers of our previous French store, translated from French.
Nicolas C.
I want to congratulate the craftsmen's work on this exceptional katana as well as the professionalism and patience of customer service for their quick replies and friendly approach. A site where I would be delighted to place future orders again. A small problem though, as I had customs fees (which are not specified) and a more than deplorable FedEx service… with a delay in their delivery on top of leaving the parcel behind my gate!!!...
Jordan D.
A shame there is a paint defect and a scratch on the scabbard.
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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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