Kohaku Katana 琥珀 – Tamahagane Steel, Amber Landscape Saya
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Description and specifications
Kohaku Katana takes its name from the warm amber glow of its extraordinary saya — a deep honey-gold lacquered scabbard hand-painted with a classic Japanese mountain landscape in flowing black ink. Paired with a mirror-polished Tamahagane blade and black ito with ivory-white menuki, this katana fuses refined art with elite steel.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade material | Tamahagane steel with a mirror polish — the sacred traditional steel of Japanese swords |
| Fittings | Copper fittings with an antique finish |
| 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 琥珀刀 — Kohaku Katana is named after amber — the warm, luminous gold of its hand-lacquered saya. The scabbard glows like polished resin, painted from tip to mouth with an ink mountain landscape: rolling peaks, ancient pines and flowing valleys rendered in deep blacks on the golden ground.
The blade is forged from authentic Tamahagane — the sacred steel of Japanese master swordsmiths — finished with a mirror polish that reflects its surroundings with striking clarity. The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in black ito over samegawa, with ivory-white diamond-shaped menuki and a simple round tsuba that keeps the focus on the golden saya.
This is a katana for those who understand that the finest swords are also works of art. 琥珀刀 — the Amber 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
Kohaku Katana 琥珀 – Tamahagane Steel, Amber Landscape Saya
Why Tetsuren
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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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