Performance Katana Dusky Swallow with Maru Blade, Black Lacquer Saya and Genuine Rayskin

The Dusky Swallow is a performance-grade katana crafted in Maru construction from modern steel, offering exceptional durability and responsive handling. Designed for tameshigiri (test cutting) and traditional martial arts practice, it embodies a perfect balance between elegant minimalism and robust functionality.

The blade features a smooth polish with a single bo-hi, enhancing balance and producing a crisp tachikaze (audible feedback) with each swing. The iron tsuba is adorned with an openwork design depicting graceful swallows in flight, symbolizing agility and precision. A matching iron kashira complements the fittings, creating structural harmony and refined aesthetics.

The saya is finished in a lustrous black lacquer, paired with black sageo and ito tightly wrapped over genuine rayskin, ensuring a secure grip and timeless styling rooted in tradition.

An ideal choice for practitioners and collectors seeking a katana that merges modern craftsmanship with classical Japanese artistry.

Swords holder or stand sold separately.

Sword Information

Features	Maru (mono-steel), Genuine rayskin
Overall Length	Approx. 100 cm
Blade Length (Nagasa)	Approx. 72 cm
Handle Length (Tsuka)	Approx. 26 cm
Blade Width at Habaki	3.2 cm
Blade Thickness	7 mm
Blade Material	Spring Steel (Performance-grade)
Heat Treatment	Through-hardened
Blade Shape	Curved, single-edged
Sharpness	Fully sharpened
Tang	Full Tang
Tsuka (Handle)	Hardwood core wrapped in genuine rayskin
Saya (Scabbard)	Hardwood
Fittings	Iron Fittings
Weight (without saya)	Approx. 1000 g ± 50 g
Purpose	Suitable for test cutting (Tameshigiri) and general martial arts training. We can provide an unsharpened blade upon request