Katana – Folded Damascus Steel | Dark Concealed Samurai Sword

【Overview】

This katana is crafted in the traditional shikomizue (cane sword) style, concealing a full-length blade within an elegant, staff-like exterior. Hand-forged from folded Damascus steel, it combines stealth-oriented design with serious cutting performance. Designed for collectors and advanced practitioners, this sword blends concealment, strength, and refined craftsmanship.

【Blade & Craftsmanship】

The blade is entirely hand-forged from folded Damascus steel, repeatedly folded and hammered to enhance structural integrity and reveal a distinctive layered grain pattern. Traditional heat treatment and tempering are applied, followed by multiple stages of hand polishing. This process achieves an optimal balance of sharpness, toughness, and visual depth, following classical Longquan forging traditions.

【Design & Mountings】

The sword features a full-tang integrated construction, ensuring exceptional durability and resistance to failure under stress. The blade junction is reinforced with stone-textured, gold-plated retention hardware, adding both strength and subtle visual contrast while maintaining a dark, unified appearance.

【Handle & Saya】

Both the handle and scabbard are crafted from natural hardwood and designed as a single unified structure. When assembled, the sword seamlessly appears as a walking cane, preserving the iconic concealed profile unique to shikomizue designs.

【Performance】

This katana delivers outstanding cutting performance, capable of cleanly slicing through bamboo, tatami mats, paper, and aligned plastic bottles. The folded steel structure provides excellent edge retention and toughness, resisting chipping or breakage during use.

【Specifications】

Overall length: 103 cm (40.6 in)

Blade length: 72 cm (28.3 in)

Handle length: 25 cm (9.8 in)

Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in)

Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)

Total weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

Net weight: 0.8 kg (1.76 lb)

【Usage & Gift】

Ideal for collectors, martial arts practice, fitness training, interior display, or as a unique and striking gift. Its concealed design makes it especially appealing to enthusiasts seeking a blend of tradition, functionality, and intrigue.