Yokai Oni Katana Samurai Sword, BattleBlades BB-YOK

If you are a fan of samurai culture and have a passion for Japanese swords, then you will love the Yokai Oni Katana from BattleBlades BB-YOK. This sword combines the speed and agility of a wakizashi with the reach and effectiveness of a full-sized katana. The Unokubi-zukuri style blade gives this katana a perfect balance without sacrificing its cutting power.

This beautiful samurai sword has been handcrafted by skilled craftsmen using only traditional methods. The nagasa, or blade, is hand forged and polished using ancient methods, and is made from super strong T10 steel with an aggressive looking clay tempered hamon. The edge is carefully hand sharpened to ensure a sharp and precise finish.

The tsuka, or handle, is made of hardwood and is wrapped in katatemaki with brown silk. The ornaments are meticulously detailed and uniquely located on the fuchi, kashira, tsuba and menukis, which depict Yōkai Oni motifs. The brass habaki and seppa complete the handle assembly of this beautiful sword.

The saya, or scabbard, of this sword is equally impressive. Hand-carved from hardwood, its design is a true work of art, featuring a beautiful hand-carved dragon and genuine buffalo horn koiguchi, kojiri, and kurikata. A premium brown silk sageo and multiple layers of black lacquer add the finishing touches to the scabbard.

This Yokai Oni Katana also comes with an embroidered silk sword bag and a serially numbered certificate of authenticity.

Its specifications are truly impressive, as it features a blade material / Nagasa material of high carbon T10 steel, hand forged and differentially hardened. Its overall length is approximately 104.5 cm, with a blade / Nagasa length of approximately 71 cm and a handle length / Tsuka of approximately 27 cm. The thickness of the back blade / Kasane is approximately 7.1 mm, while the thickness of the front blade / Sakikasane is approximately 3 mm. Its blade width / Motohaba is approximately 3.2 cm, while its blade width at the tip / Sakihaba is approximately 2.5 cm. Its weight is approximately 1.1 kg, while its weight with scabbard / Saya is approximately 1.3 kg.

The BattleBlades BB-YOK Yokai Oni Katana is a true masterpiece of Japanese swordsmanship, and is sure to impress collectors and lovers of samurai culture alike.