Loong Katana
Loong Katana – Shichimai Forged, Carbon Steel, Blood Red Saya
The Loong Katana is forged in the rare shichimai-gitae (七枚合) style — seven layers of steel folded with intention. Hardness in the edge. Softness in the core. Layers arranged like armor, invisible but unmistakable. The inner strength isn’t decoration — it’s foundation.
The steel is high-carbon. Tempered, polished, shaped — until the blade carries weight without excess. It moves sharp, but not loud.
And then there’s the blood red saya. It draws the eye. Not bright. Not lacquered like candy. But deep. Almost still. Like something that once boiled — and now waits.
This katana was built to awaken something older. The Loong doesn’t roar. It breathes. Slow. Steady. Unshaken.
This katana is for those who know the blade isn’t the danger. The stillness before it moves — is.
Katana Specifications
| Parameters | Specification |
| Item Number | Y-Z0203 |
| Type | Katana |
| Nagasa Material | Carbon Steel |
| Nagasa Structure | Seven layers of steel (七枚合) |
| Heat Treatment | Clay Tempering |
| Hamon | Gunome |
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 |