Akagane 赤銅 Katana — Copper-Rose Damascus Steel
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Description and specifications
Akagane Katana is defined by its striking copper-rose Damascus blade — layered folded steel treated with a fired-gold process that gives the whole blade a warm metallic glow. The matching solid fired-gold fittings and a crisp black ito handle complete an undeniably bold katana.
Specifications
| Blade material | Damascus steel with fired-gold finish — layered folded steel with a copper-rose surface treatment |
| Fittings | Solid fired-gold copper fittings (tsuba, habaki, fuchi, kashira) |
| Overall length | 103 cm (40.6 in) |
| Blade length | 71 cm (28.0 in) |
| Handle length | 27 cm (10.6 in) |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm (1.3 in) |
Description
The 赤金刀 — Akagane Katana takes its name from akagane — the Japanese word for copper — a material that defines every aspect of this blade. The Damascus steel is treated with a fired-gold process, producing a warm copper-rose patina across the whole surface of the blade. The undulating Damascus pattern shimmers beneath the golden tint, visible under any lighting.
The tsuba, habaki, fuchi and kashira are all finished in solid fired gold — a fully unified metallic aesthetic from tip to pommel. The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in black ito over samegawa with ivory-coloured diamond-shaped menuki, providing a strong visual contrast with the all-gold fittings and the blade.
Bold, warm and unrivalled among standard Damascus katanas. 赤金刀 — the Copper-Gold Blade.
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
Akagane 赤銅 Katana — Copper-Rose Damascus Steel
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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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