Five-Part Katana
The Five-Part Katana presents a five-piece blade construction with a rayskin-wrapped tsuka. The gilded fittings complete the mounting. The five-piece blade construction is paired with a rayskin-wrapped tsuka, keeping both details close to the hand.
Specifications
| Blade material | Carbon steel |
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| Forging process | Hand forged |
| Heat treatment | Clay tempering |
| Blade finish | Hand polish |
| Hamon | Hamon pattern |
| Construction | Five-layer laminate |
| Saya | Hardwood lacquered saya |
| Tsuka | Rayskin with cord wrap |
| Fittings | Gilded copper and silver |
| Overall length | 100 cm |
| Blade length | 70 cm |
| Handle length | 29 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.75 cm |
| Weight without saya | 1050 g |
| Full weight | 1300 g |
| Edge options | Sharpened / Unsharpened |
Five-Part KatanaSharpened
Sale price$549.00
Blade Details
Materials & Craftsmanship
We choose the right steel for each katana—nothing more, nothing less |
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One continuous piece of steel, from blade to handle |
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Through-hardened or clay-tempered, years of experience get it just right |
Fitting Details
Hand-Fitted Koshirae
Shaped to follow the katana’s curve, with a secure fit for a smooth draw without slipping loose |
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For centuries, the tsuba has reflected its owner’s taste—and is often the first detail to catch the eye |
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A comfortable shape, a tight wrap—the first step to bringing out a katana’s true power is a firm grip |