Flame Katana, folded steel samurai sword with hand painted saya and handmade HI

4-grid detail collage of Flame Katana blade, handle, tsuba and hand-painted saya

Flame Katana sheathed and unsheathed side-by-side comparison

Unsheathed Flame Katana, folded steel blade with handmade HI and Gunome hamon

Flame Katana 45-degree view, fine ground clay tempered folded steel sword

Flame Katana tsuba front view, dual-tone copper gold-plated silver hand guard

Flame Katana upper blade detail near tsuba, folded steel natural grain pattern

Flame Katana middle blade, handmade HI blood groove and Gunome hamon pattern

Flame Katana blade tip detail, finely polished sharp cutting edge

Flame Katana straight front view, luxury folded steel samurai sword gift set

Flame Katana front angled view, solid wood hand-painted saya with flame motifs

Flame Katana full handle, ray skin wrapped with Moro-hineri-maki silk

Flame Katana handle closeup, traditional silk wrap texture

Flame Katana copper gold-plated silver menuki ornament detail

Flame Katana fuchi, copper gold-plated silver handle collar closeup

Flame Katana kashira, copper gold-plated silver pommel cap detail

Flame Katana tsuba reverse side, solid metal structure

Flame Katana coarse cotton sageo cord closeup

Flame Katana saya middle section, hand-painted flame artwork detail

Flame Katana saya lower section, natural ox horn kojiri tip

Flame Katana | Folded Steel Hand Painted Saya Gift Set Samurai Sword

Name: Flame Katana | Folded Steel Hand Painted Saya Gift Set Samurai Sword
Brand: Xingyu Sword
SKU: 47310096826583
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Description

【Zencho】entire length：103CM
【Hacho】blade length：72CM
【Handle length】：27CM
【Sori】：1.7CM
【Sakikasane】：0.45CM
【Motokasane】：0.7CM
【Sahihaba】：2.3CM
【Motohaba】：3.2CM
【Kissaki nagasa 】：3.7CM
【Mizuheshi】：Tsuchioki
【Hamon】：Gunome
【Blade material】：Folded Steel
【Hi】：Handmade HI
【Structure】：Folding forging
【Blade treatment】：Fine grinding
【Blade type】:Shinogizukuri
【Yokote】：Real YOKOTE
【Disassembled】：Yes
【Fuchi kashira】：Copper gold-plated silver
【Handle wraps】：Moro-hineri-maki
【Samekawa】：Ray skin
【Mekugiana】：Two
【Mekugi】：Bamboo
【Menuki】：Copper gold-plated silver
【Seppa】:Copper
【Tsuba】：Copper gold-plated silver
【Habaki】：Copper
【Saya】：Solid wood hand-painted
【Koiguchi】：Ox horn
【Sageo】：Coarse cotton rope
【Kurikata】：Ox horn
【Kojiri】：Ox horn
【Gift】：Exquisite gift box, display stand, katana bag
【Total weight】：1.3KG
【Desheathing weight】：1.1KG
【Other】: Handmade products have errors, specifications are for reference only!

Introducing the Flame Katana – our flagship premium samurai sword, a masterpiece of traditional folding forging craftsmanship. Forged from folded high carbon steel with a handmade blood groove (HI) and finished with a stunning hand-painted solid wood saya, this katana represents the pinnacle of sword-making art.

Unlike mass-produced swords, every layer of the folded steel blade is forged by hand to remove impurities, creating a beautiful natural grain pattern. The exclusive hand-painted saya features intricate flame motifs that give this katana its name, and it comes complete with a luxury gift box and display stand – ready for gifting or immediate display.

Key Features
• ✅ Hand Folded Steel Blade: Multiple layers forged for superior strength, toughness and natural grain pattern
• ✅ Handmade Blood Groove (HI): Artisan-carved groove reduces weight and improves balance
• ✅ Exclusive Hand-Painted Saya: Solid wood scabbard with intricate flame artwork, one-of-a-kind finish
• ✅ Copper Gold-Plated Silver Fittings: Luxurious dual-tone finish on all metal components
• ✅ Complete Luxury Gift Set: Includes exquisite gift box, display stand and premium katana bag
• ✅ Real YOKOTE & Full Tang: Authentic construction for maximum durability and historical accuracy

This Flame Katana is the ultimate centerpiece for any high-end sword collection, perfect for discerning collectors, museum display, and as an unforgettable luxury gift. Each sword is a unique work of art, with no two hand-painted saya being identical.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is folded steel and why is it better?
A: Folded steel is created by repeatedly heating and folding the steel multiple times. This process removes impurities, creates a beautiful natural grain pattern, and gives the blade an exceptional balance of hardness and toughness that cannot be achieved with plain steel.

Q: Is the blood groove really handmade?
A: Yes! The HI (blood groove) on this katana is carved entirely by hand by master artisans, unlike machine-cut grooves found on cheaper swords. This ensures perfect balance and a smoother finish.

Q: Is the saya really hand-painted?
A: Absolutely! Each solid wood saya is individually hand-painted with intricate flame motifs by skilled artists. No two saya are exactly the same, making every Flame Katana truly one of a kind.

Q: What comes with the Flame Katana?
A: It comes as a complete luxury set including the katana itself, an exquisite gift box, a wooden display stand, and a premium katana bag – everything you need for display or gifting.

Q: What material are the fittings made of?
A: All metal fittings including the tsuba, fuchi, kashira and menuki are finished in premium copper gold-plated silver for a luxurious, long-lasting appearance.

Q: Is this katana suitable for cutting practice?
A: While it is fully functional and sharpened, we strongly recommend using it exclusively for display and collection to preserve its delicate hand-painted saya and premium fittings.

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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.

Complete katana parts diagram with labels - samurai sword anatomy

KASHIRA Metal cap at the bottom of the handle.

MENUKI Metal ornaments on both sides of the handle

TSUKAMAKI A ribbon wrapped around the handle.

OYATSUBU A circular fixture for fixing the handle and stem is inserted through the eye nail hole. It can be made of copper, iron, bamboo, wood and other materials.

FUCHI The ring at the base of the handle has a hole for the knife stem to pass through.

TSUBA Hand guard between handle and blade.

HABAKI collar of the blade.

KOIGUCHI Sheath opening.

SAGEO a cord used to attach the sheath to the obi.

KURIKATA A horn or metal ring used to tie sageo.

SAYA Scabbard

KOJIRI The cap at the bottom of the scabbard is usually made of animal horn or metal.

The professional names of various parts on the body of a samurai sword

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.