Guardian Katana
Guardian Katana – Clay Tempered, In-House Steel, Gunome Midare Hamon
Some blades are made to conquer. This one was made to protect.
The Guardian Katana begins not in the forge — but earlier. At the steel. This isn’t catalog steel. It’s refined in-house, from raw stock to billet, in the same workshop where it’s forged. That means control — over carbon, density, tone.
The edge is brought to life through clay tempering. A slow, deliberate process. Clay layered by hand, heat rising, quench roaring. And from that — a real gunome midare hamon emerges. Wave and chaos, rhythm and asymmetry. It doesn’t follow a pattern. It follows intent.
The Guardian Katana isn’t flashy. It doesn’t boast. But when held, it feels exactly how it should: present, ready, and calm.
Katana Specifications
| Parameters | Specification |
| Item Number | Y-1395 |
| Type | Katana |
| Nagasa Material | Refined Steel |
| Heat Treatment | Clay Tempering |
| Hamon | Gunome Midare |
| Full Length | 103 cm (40.55 inches) |
| Nagasa (Blade Length) | 71 cm (27.95 inches) |
| Tuska Length | 26 cm (10.24 inches) |
| Blade Width | 3.1 cm (1.22 inches) |
| Blade Thickness | 0.7 cm (0.28 inches) |
| Koshirae | Brass, Chrome Steel |
| Tsuba | Chrome Steel |
| Saya | Green Bark Wood, Cow Horn, Vine |
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 |
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 |