Kanji Katana

Kanji  Katana

The Kanji  Katana from the Kaizen Sword Art Ashigaru series is designed with one clear purpose: uncompromising cutting performance. This handcrafted katana combines traditional Japanese swordsmithing with carefully engineered geometry, perfectly suited for intensive tatami tameshigiri and serious practitioners.

The blade is hand-forged from high-quality 1095 carbon steel and clay tempered using traditional methods. This process produces a strong and clearly visible Sanbonsugi-style hamon, a hallmark of authentic Japanese sword craftsmanship. The result is a sharp, functional Japanese sword with excellent edge retention, resilience, and control.

The shinogi-zukuri blade geometry without bohi adds extra mass and stability during the cut, while the subtle sori of approximately 1.9 cm ensures a smooth and natural cutting motion. With a nagasa of 74.84 cm (2.47 shaku), this katana achieves an ideal balance between reach and maneuverability.

The 27.5 cm Ryugo-style tsuka features genuine black ray skin (same) and a very tightly wrapped brown cotton ito, secured with two mekugi for maximum safety. Every component is deliberately chosen to enhance grip, control, and confidence with every cut.

Its understated yet powerful appearance is completed by carefully selected fittings: a classic sukashi tsuba, kanji-themed fuchi/kashira, subtle menuki, and matching brass habaki and seppa. The katana is supplied with a black saya and matching brown sageo, perfectly complementing its functional character.

Key Features of the Kanji  Katana

What makes this model unique

Hand-forged from 1095 carbon steel
Clay tempered blade with visible Sanbonsugi hamon
Designed specifically for optimal tameshigiri performance
Shinogi-zukuri blade without bohi for maximum cutting power
Perfectly balanced full-tang construction
Extremely tight brown cotton ito wrap
Secure mounting with two mekugi
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Specifications – Kanji  Katana

Steel Type: 1095 carbon steel
Construction: Full tang
Heat Treatment: Clay tempered
Hamon: Sanbonsugi (machine polish)
Blade Style: Shinogi-zukuri
Bohi: None
Nagasa (blade length): 74.84 cm / 2.47 shaku
Tsuka: 27.5 cm – Ryugo style
Weight: 988 gram
Same: Genuine black ray skin
Ito: Brown cotton ito – very tightly wrapped
Mekugi: 2
Sori: approx. 1.9 cm
Saya: Black
Sageo: Brown, matching the ito
Condition: Fully sharp and functional

Who is the Kanji  Katana for?

This katana is ideal for practitioners who demand maximum cutting efficiency for tatami tameshigiri, enthusiasts of handcrafted katanas with a clean, functional aesthetic, and collectors seeking a truly sharp, functional Japanese sword that honors tradition without unnecessary decoration.

Buy Your Kanji  Katana

Looking for a katana dedicated to cutting power, control, and reliability? The Kanji  Katana by Kaizen Sword Art is an outstanding choice. Order today from Samurai-Katana-Shop.nl and experience the essence of functional Japanese sword craftsmanship.

This is a handmade katana. Minor variations in finish and dimensions are a natural characteristic of authentic craftsmanship.

* To keep a sword in good condition you need to maintain it and oil it.