Shodai Kisetsu Katana – Anime-inspired, Purple 1065 Steel
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Description and specifications
The Shodai Kisetsu Katana captures the essence of the changing seasons, a perfect harmony between elegance and fierceness. Inspired by its counterpart in the anime, this piece embodies the art and spirit of the samurai through its vibrant purple blade and its traditional green-wrapped tsuka. Every curve and every colour pays tribute to the eternal cycle of renewal and determination.
FEATURES
| Blade material | 1065 high-carbon steel — mirror polished with a vivid purple seasonal wave pattern |
| Scabbard (Saya) | Natural wood finish with brass fittings |
| Handle (Tsuka) | Wooden core, wrapped in green ito (cotton) over black ray skin |
| Guard (Tsuba) | Custom alloy guard with gold finish and a cross motif faithful to the anime |
| Overall length | 103 cm (40.55 in) |
| Blade length | 71 cm (27.95 in) |
| Handle length | 26 cm (10.24 in) |
| Weight | 1.4 kg (3.08 lb) |
DESCRIPTION
The Shodai Kisetsu Katana is an exquisite anime-inspired replica, designed for collectors and enthusiasts who care about precision and aesthetics. Its deep purple blade, engraved with flowing patterns evoking the seasons, symbolises the passing of time and the calm before the storm, a tribute to the duality of nature and power.
The natural wood saya, enhanced with brass details, brings balance to this brilliant blade, creating a contrast that is both authentic and artistic. The green wrapping of the tsuka offers a superior grip and completes the visual harmony of this unique piece.
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
Shodai Kisetsu Katana – Anime-inspired, Purple 1065 Steel
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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