Katana – Red Tempered Manganese Steel Blade with Full Tang Tiger Tail | Samurai Damashii Edition

【Overview】

This katana features a bold red tempered blade forged from high-performance manganese steel and reinforced with a full tang Tiger Tail construction. Built for extreme durability and practical strength, it combines striking visual impact with true battle-ready performance.

【Blade & Craftsmanship】

The blade is forged from extreme manganese steel, valued for its exceptional impact resistance and flexibility. A full tang Tiger Tail structure runs continuously from blade to handle, ensuring superior structural integrity.

A red tempering finish gives the blade its vivid color, while a full-length bo-hi (fuller) improves balance and swing efficiency. The cutting edge is hand-polished using a dual-stage Water Ripple polish, producing flowing wave-like patterns along the blade.

【Design & Mountings】

Custom-developed antique copper–tone mountings create a dignified and powerful samurai presence. A stone-textured pure copper habaki and black-plated copper seppa complete the cohesive premium design.

【Handle & Saya】

The saya is crafted from dense Ipe hardwood and finished with a black glitter lacquer and patterned detailing for visual depth. The handle is wrapped with high-grade silk cord, providing excellent grip, comfort, and durability during use.

【Performance】

The blade delivers outstanding sharpness, capable of cleanly cutting plastic bottles and tatami targets with ease. Thanks to manganese steel’s toughness, the blade can flex up to 90 degrees and return to true, making it ideal for demanding practical use.

【Specifications】

Overall length: 103 cm (40.6 in)

Blade length: 72 cm (28.3 in)

Handle length: 27 cm (10.6 in)

Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in)

Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)

Total weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lb)

Net weight: 1.0 kg (2.20 lb)

【Usage & Gift】

Ideal for collectors, martial arts training, fitness cutting, interior display, self-defense practice, and bold gift-giving. A high-impact katana designed for those who prioritize toughness and presence.