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| Blade | Manganese steel |
| Guard (tsuba 鍔) | Zinc alloy |
| Scabbard (saya 鞘) | Lightweight lacquered wood |
| Handle (tsuka 柄) |
Synthetic rayskin leather Zinc alloy menuki set 2 bamboo mekugi |
| 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 | 1.2 kg with saya |
The Katana Kakki 活気 is a lively expression of art, a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation.
Blade (刀身): Forged in manganese steel, this blade is known for its high resistance to impact and wear, qualities that matter for rigorous practice. Manganese steel gives a precise edge and added toughness, key characteristics for the precision and durability that martial arts practitioners expect.
Guard (tsuba 鍔): The zinc alloy tsuba combines practicality, thanks to its lightness, with ornamental beauty. Zinc alloy is known for its sturdiness and corrosion resistance, so the guard remains both a central aesthetic element and a solid protection for the user's hands.
Scabbard (saya 鞘): The lightweight lacquered wood saya is chosen for its ease of carrying and handling without sacrificing durability. The lacquer gives a protective coating against the elements, while the vivid green brush strokes on the black background reflect a lively spirit, capturing the name of the katana, Kakki, which means vitality.
Handle (tsuka 柄): Wrapped in synthetic rayskin leather, the tsuka gives a contemporary touch to traditional ray skin. This material provides a reliable grip and lasting wear, suited to frequent use. Together with the zinc alloy menuki and the two bamboo mekugi, the handle is both pleasing to the eye and structurally sound.
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
Kakki 活気 Katana – Manganese Steel, Black and Green Saya
Reviews left by customers of our previous French store, translated from French.
Hugo D.
Very beautiful sword! I'm very satisfied with it. Just a small disappointment to see that the green ray skin of the tsuka is not the same shade of green as the green on the saya, whereas the photos showed a much more similar green. Apart from that detail, I'm more than satisfied!
David D.
Very happy with this katana, unsharpened as requested, my son is delighted. You can feel you're holding something of quality and very well finished. The engraving is clean. Only downside, delivery was very late, but understandable with the end-of-year holiday traffic.
Bertrand L.
Very good product, very clean and well maintained. Grease on the blade to protect it, that's very good. The only problem is that they don't warn you about shipping costs, you only pay them on arrival, which is a shame, they should say so when ordering. It came to €30 for me.
Sacha F.
Hello, the katana is magnificent, I have bought some on several sites and the quality of this one is the best, nothing to say. Small downside: delivery is super long. Customs fees are around €20 for France. In any case, the quality is impressive.
Nossair B.
I wanted my name engraved in Japanese.
Christiane T.
I recommend without reservation, delivery tracked, nothing to say.
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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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