Black‑Whirlwind‑Katana – T10 Clay‑Tempered Minimalist Matte Black Practical Samurai Katana
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Black‑Whirlwind‑Katana – T10 Clay‑Tempered Minimalist Matte Black Practical Samurai Katana
Product Introduction
The Black‑Whirlwind‑Katana is a minimalist matte‑black practical samurai katana, different from gothic spider‑theme, zen bamboo aesthetic, historical daimyo, dragon and mineral‑art styled swords in our store. This functional‑oriented collectible adopts premium T10 high‑carbon steel and traditional tsuchioki clay‑differential tempering, forming natural irregular hamon lines on the blade. It is equipped with simple uncarved matte‑black alloy mounting hardware, black moro‑hineri cotton ito tsuka with black faux ray‑fish samekawa inner lining, and solid hardwood finished with high‑gloss pure black lacquer without extra patterns, matched with solid black braided sageo cord. It targets beginner sword enthusiasts, lovers of low‑key minimalist style, buyers for daily home display and simple functional samurai sword collection.
The blade is forged from premium T10 high‑carbon steel and processed with traditional clay differential heat treatment, creating natural irregular visible hamon temper lines. It features classic katana shinogi‑zukuri blade profile without blood groove hi, subtle embossed yokote dividing line and standard practical katana kissaki tip with light factory finish. The plain glossy black lacquer saya is easy to leave scratches; static display and shooting are recommended. Violent chopping and heavy impact are not allowed to keep the sword in good original condition.
The whole mounting set uses simple unadorned matte‑black alloy fittings, smooth plain tsuba, matching simple fuchi and kashira, tiny plain black alloy menuki ornaments, solid brass habaki and matte‑black alloy seppa washers. The standard long katana tsuka grip uses black faux artificial ray‑fish samekawa inner lining wrapped with thick black moro‑hineri cotton ito. The scabbard is solid hardwood coated with high‑gloss pure black lacquer, fitted with matte‑black alloy koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri hardware, paired with solid black braided sageo cord with matte‑black alloy clasp. Two natural bamboo mekugi pegs form fully removable full‑tang construction for blade inspection and regular anti‑rust maintenance. A simple black fabric storage bag, standard wooden katana display stand and sword maintenance kit are provided as free gifts. Extra‑charged custom blade engraving service is available on request.
Core Selling Advantages
- Low‑key minimalist matte‑black practical katana, plain uncarved alloy fittings without complicated decorative patterns, suitable for simple‑style sword collection
- T10 clay‑differential‑tempered steel blade with natural irregular hamon lines, authentic classic katana geometry for beginner practice and appreciation
- Whole set of simple matte‑black unadorned alloy hardware delivers restrained, low‑key visual feeling
- High‑gloss solid‑black lacquer hardwood saya without printed patterns, clean and minimalist appearance for home decoration
- Black faux artificial ray‑fish‑skin samekawa inner lining for long tsuka, wrapped by durable black moro‑hineri cotton ito
- Dual bamboo‑peg fully‑detachable full‑tang design, convenient for disassembly, blade cleaning and daily anti‑rust maintenance
- Standard full‑size katana dimensions, great choice for beginner samurai sword collectors, home static display and minimalist‑style gift selection
Complete Original Product Specifications (All dimensions & materials fully retained without omission)
| Parameter Item | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Zencho Entire Total Length | 104.0cm / 40.90inch |
| Hacho Effective Blade Length | 72.7cm / 28.60inch |
| Tsuka Handle Length | 26.7cm / 10.50inch |
| Sori Blade Curvature | 1.90cm / 0.74inch |
| Sakikasane Tip Thickness | 0.44cm / 0.17inch |
| Motokasane Root Thickness | 0.70cm / 0.28inch |
| Sahihaba Tip Width | 2.24cm / 0.88inch |
| Motohaba Root Width | 3.15cm / 1.24inch |
| Kissaki Nagasa Tip Length | 3.9cm |
| Boshi Tip Shape | Classic Practical Katana‑Style Kissaki |
| Mizuheshi Heat Treatment | Tsuchioki Traditional Clay‑Differential Tempering |
| Hamon Temper Pattern | Natural Irregular Visible Hamon Temper‑Line |
| Hi Blood Groove | No Hi (No Groove) |
| Blade Raw Material | T10 High‑Carbon Mono‑Solid Steel |
| Blade Forge Structure | Maru‑gitae Mono‑Solid Forge |
| Blade Polishing Craft | Katana‑Grade Mirror Polishing For Natural Hamon Presentation |
| Blade Profile | Classic Katana‑Style Shinogi‑zukuri Geometry |
| Yokote Reinforcement Line | Subtle Embossed Yokote Separation Line |
| Tang Disassembly | Fully Removable Full Tang |
| Mekugiana Peg Holes | Two Bamboo Peg Holes |
| Mekugi Fix Pegs | Natural Solid Bamboo Pegs |
| Fuchi & Kashira Material | Plain Unadorned Matte‑Black Alloy Fittings |
| Tsuka Wrap Craft | Moro‑hineri Durable Black Cotton Ito Maki |
| Tsuka Inner Lining | Black Faux Artificial Ray‑Fish Samekawa Skin |
| Side Menuki Ornaments | Tiny Plain Black Alloy Mini Ornaments |
| Blade Seppa Washers | Solid Matte‑Black Alloy Sheets |
| Tsuba Hand Guard | Smooth Plain Matte‑Black Alloy Simple Katana Tsuba |
| Habaki Blade Collar | Solid Raw‑Brass Finished Collar |
| Saya Scabbard Base | Solid Hardwood High‑Gloss Pure Black Lacquer Finish Without Extra Printed Patterns |
| Sageo Binding Cord | Solid Black Braided Cotton Rope With Matte‑Black Alloy Clasp |
| Shitodome Fitting | Matte‑Black Alloy Metal End‑Cap |
| Free Gift Accessory | Simple Black Fabric Storage Carry Bag + Standard Katana Wooden Display Stand + Sword‑Maintenance‑Tool Kit |
| Total Full Set Weight | 1280g / 2.82pounds |
| Desheath Blade+Handle Weight | 1045g / 2.30pounds |
| Blade Sharp Option | Fully Sharpened / Minimalist‑Reproduction Safe Unsharpened Optional |
| Custom Blade Engraving | Personalized Blade Mark Logo Extra Charge Custom Upgrade Available |
| Handmade Reminder | Natural irregular hamon line and handmade surface details may show minor deviation for reference only |
Black‑Whirlwind‑Katana Minimalist Practical Katana Parts Terminology Guide
KASHIRA: Simple matte‑black alloy katana pommel cap
MENUKI: Tiny plain black alloy side mini ornaments
TSUKAMAKI: Durable black moro cotton katana grip wrap
SAMEKAWA: Black faux artificial ray‑fish‑skin inner katana grip lining
FUCHI: Plain matte‑black alloy grip‑ring fitting
TSUBA: Smooth uncarved matte‑black alloy minimalist katana hand‑guard
HABAKI: Solid raw‑brass blade collar for classic katana mounting
KOIGUCHI: High‑gloss black lacquer katana‑saya mouth with matte‑black alloy band
SAGEO: Solid black braided binding cord with matte‑black alloy clasp
KURIKATA: Matte‑Black Alloy cord‑ring fitting
SAYA: High‑gloss pure‑black lacquer solid‑hardwood katana scabbard without decorative prints
KOJIRI: Matte‑black alloy katana‑saya bottom end‑cap
Blade dimension schematic stored in media library, visit Custom Blade Customization for personalized blade‑mark logo engraving service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What differentiates Black‑Whirlwind‑Katana from other decorative katana?
A: It adopts minimalist no‑ornament design, plain matte‑black hardware and pattern‑free glossy black saya. It is positioned as a beginner‑oriented practical sword instead of artwork‑themed collectibles.
Q: What are the features of natural irregular hamon?
A: The natural uneven temper line comes from traditional clay heat treatment, without artificial carving, showing original forging texture for sword lovers to appreciate.
Q: How to maintain glossy black lacquer saya and matte‑black alloy fittings?
A: Keep dry storage environment, avoid long‑time sunlight and hard scratches, wipe with soft dry cloth regularly to prevent alloy oxidation and lacquer wear.
Q: Can this minimalist practical katana be used for heavy cutting practice?
A: The glossy lacquer surface is easy to scratch; static display and appreciation are recommended. Fierce chopping and violent impact are not allowed.
Q: View dark gothic spider‑motif art‑style katana for reference?
A: Browse dark horror‑aesthetics collectible samurai sword: Black‑Widow‑Katana.
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Katana parts names and terminology
Katana parts names and terminology
In the world of Katana, Katana parts names and terminology are very important as most of the Katana parts names use Japanese vocabulary and special nouns. This page can help you understand Katana faster.
A.SAKIKASANE Thickness of blade tip.
B.MOTOKASANE Thickness of the bottom of the blade.
C.KISSAKI NAGASA Length of tip.
D.SAKIHABA Width of blade tip.
E.MUNE The surface of the katana back.
F.MOTOHABA Width of bottom of blade.
G.MUNEMACHI The notch at the top of the blade stem,where the back surface (mune) of the blade begins.
H.HAMACHI A notch at the top of the blade,where the blade begins.
I.FUKURA The radian of the blade in the tip area.
J.BOSHI Blade text in the tip area.
K.YOKOTE The boundary between blade tip and blade body.
L.KOSHINOGI Shinogi-ji above the blade tip area (yokote).
M. MITSUKADO Intersection point of yokote and blade edge of blade body and blade edge of tool tip.
N.SHINOGI MITSUKADO Shinogi,Koshinogi und Yokote linien.
O.SHINOGI-JI Blade surface between shinogi and mune.
P.SHINOGI A chear straight line extending along the longitudinal direction of the blade is the thickest part of the blade (only appearing on katana of shinogi-zakuri) .
Q.JI The surface between shinogi and nioiguchi.
R.HA The edge area of the cutter body is hardened by quenching.
S.HASAKI Asharpened edge.
T.NIOIGUCHI A clear line separating the hardened blade from the softer part of the blade body.
U.ASHI Nioiguchi's extension line in the direction of the blade.
V.HACHO A straight line that determines the length of the blade.
W.SORI Degree of blade bending.
X.ZENCHO The total length of the katana,including the stem (the blade length is only the blade body).
Y.NAKAGO NACASA Length of katana stem.
Z.MAKUGIANA A hole in the shank for receiving Mekugi (bamboo nail for fixing the blade in the handle).
AA,MEI Inscription on the hilt (usually the name of the katana maker,but there are often other information).
Now that you have learned the terminology and proper nouns of katana through this article, you also design customize your ideal katana.
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