Folded Steel Katana – Shinogi-Zukuri with Silk Wrap
Folded Steel Katana – Shinogi-Zukuri with Silk Wrap
This folded steel katana is a finely crafted handmade samurai sword, forged using traditional folding techniques to enhance both the internal structure of the steel and the visual beauty of the blade. The folding process creates a natural and elegant hada pattern, highly appreciated by collectors.
The classic Shinogi-Zukuri blade shape ensures excellent balance, strength and cutting efficiency. The tsuka is mounted with genuine ray skin (samegawa) and finished with a silk-wrapped grip, providing comfort, control and refined aesthetics.
This katana is ideal for collectors, Iaido practitioners, or anyone seeking a visually striking Japanese sword with authentic fittings.
Specifications
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Steel: Folded Steel
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Overall Length: 40.5 inches / 103 cm
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Blade Length (Nagasa): 28.3 inches / 72 cm
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Handle Length (Tsuka): 9.8 inches / 27 cm
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Curvature (Sori): 1.8 cm
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Blade Shape: Shinogi-Zukuri
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Tsuka Ito: Silk wrap over real ray skin
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Samegawa: Genuine ray skin
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Tsuba: Alloy
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Saya: Hard wooden scabbard with lacquer finish
Blade weight: 1.0~1.1kg
Total weight (including sheath): 1.3kg