Night Current Katana
A long bo-hi runs through the hand-forged high-manganese steel blade of the Night Current Katana. The dark handle and reddish-brown textured lacquered saya keep the palette deep and warm, while the blade’s long channel remains the defining line.
Details
- Blade: High-manganese steel with a bo-hi, hand polishing, and a listed hardness of 60 HRC.
- Handle: Dark cord wrap over a wood core.
- Saya: Reddish-brown textured lacquered wood with sageo.
- Construction: Hand-forged, quenched, annealed, and tempered, with alloy fittings.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
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| Blade material | High-manganese steel |
| Blade treatment | Hand polished; 60 HRC; bo-hi |
| Handle | Wood core wrapped with cord |
| Saya | Lacquered wood saya with sageo |
| Fittings | Alloy |
| Construction | Hand-forged; quenched, annealed, and tempered |
Dimensions & Weight
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 103 cm |
| Blade length | 71 cm |
| Handle length | 26 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Weight | 1,300 g |
| Weight without saya | 1,050 g |
Night Current KatanaSharpened
Sale price$299.00
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 |