Collectable Katana Tenshō | High Carbon Steel | Hitatsura Full Tempering | Hitatsura Hamon | Polished Edge | Black Starlight Gloss Lacquer Saya | Hourglass-shaped Tsuka

The Tenshō Katana is forged from high carbon steel using traditional water quenching techniques that create the dramatic Hitatsura Hamon. Unlike conventional clay-tempered blades where only the edge is hardened, the Hitatsura style produces irregular hardened patches across the entire blade, including the ji and even the shinogi area, giving it a bold and untamed aesthetic. Forged in the timeless shinogi-zukuri style with graceful curvature and a defined kissaki, this blade embodies both resilience and the fiery spirit of late Sengoku craftsmanship.

The mountings are executed in the distinguished Tenshō Koshirae style. A solid iron mokko-gata tsuba provides both durability and austere beauty, while the fuchi-kashira are crafted from water buffalo horn, emphasizing strength and functionality. The koiguchi (scabbard mouth) is reinforced with buffalo horn, ensuring lasting endurance. The tsuka is wrapped in black composite leather ito over genuine rayskin, with hishigami reinforcement forming a precise diamond pattern for both aesthetics and grip security.

The saya is finished in a polished black starlight gloss lacquer, shimmering subtly under light to complement the bold Hitatsura hamon. Paired with a matching black sageo, the scabbard completes the design in unity, presenting a katana that is as imposing as it is historically evocative.

Swords holder or stand sold separately.

Sword Information

Features	Hand-Forged Maru (Mono-Steel), Hitatsura Hamon, Polished Edge, Genuine rayskin, Lightweight Design
Overall Length	Approx. 102 cm
Blade Length (Nagasa)	Approx. 73 cm
Handle Length (Tsuka)	Approx. 25 cm
Blade Width at Habaki	3.0 cm
Blade Thickness	6 mm
Blade Material	High Carbon Steel (Performance Grade)
Heat Treatment	Hitatsura full tempering style
Blade Shape	Curved, single-edged blade without a Bo-Hi
Sharpness	Fully sharpened
Tang	Full Tang
Tsuka (Handle)	Hardwood, genuine rayskin, hishigami, Hourglass-shaped tsuka 立鼓柄
Saya (Scabbard)	Hardwood with buffalo horn
Fittings	Iron & Buffalo horn Fittings
Weight (without saya)	Approx. 1000 g
Purpose	Iaido practice | Test cutting (Tameshigiri) | General martial arts training | We can provide an unsharpened blade upon request.