Ink Scar Katana – Oil Quenched Damascus Blade Carved Wood Saya

Product Introduction

The Ink Scar Katana is entry-level dark ink pattern decorative samurai sword, positioned separately from high-end floral, beast, military and long tachi series. Designed for beginner collectors, office minimalist display and entry oriental art gifts. The blade adopts multi-layer maru-gitae damascus steel with oil quenching heat treatment, plain shinogi-zukuri shape without blood groove, standard polishing and light factory edge, only suitable for static display and slow drawing practice, heavy cutting work is not recommended.

The full set of fittings are uniform carved alloy hardware, including tsuba, fuchi, kashira and small alloy menuki ornaments. The imogata shaped grip uses imitation ray skin lining wrapped with moro-hineri cotton weave. Scabbard is solid hardwood with full body dark ink scar carving craft, matched thick coarse cotton sage binding cord. This katana uses two bamboo peg fixed non-detachable full tang, stable for long-term static storage. A lightweight katana storage bag is provided as free gift; exclusive blade carving upgrade service is available on request.

Core Selling Advantages

• Unique dark ink scar minimalist positioning, separated from bright floral and beast themed swords
• Affordable entry price, friendly for first-time sword collectors
• Oil quenched damascus forged blade with natural layered grain texture
• Full-body carved solid wood scabbard, unified dark low-key visual style
• Imitation ray skin grip reduces overall cost while retaining traditional texture
• Fixed dual bamboo peg tang, no loose grip during long display

Complete Original Product Specifications (All dimensions & materials fully retained)

Parameter Item	Parameter Value
Zencho Entire Total Length	104cm / 40.9inch
Hacho Effective Blade Length	74cm / 29.1inch
Tsuka Handle Length	27cm / 10.6inch
Sori Blade Curvature	1.8cm / 0.7inch
Sakikasane Tip Thickness	0.45cm / 0.17inch
Motokasane Root Thickness	0.7cm / 0.27inch
Sahihaba Tip Width	2.15cm / 0.84inch
Motohaba Root Width	3.1cm / 1.22inch
Mizuheshi Heat Treatment	Oil Quenching
Blade Raw Material	Damascus Multi-Layer Maru-gitae Steel
Hi Blood Groove	No Hi (No Groove)
Blade Forge Structure	Maru-gitae Solid Forging
Blade Profile	Imogata Shinogi-zukuri
Tang Disassembly	Non Removable Fixed Full Tang
Mekugiana Peg Holes	Two Peg Holes
Mekugi Fix Pegs	Natural Bamboo Pegs
Fuchi & Kashira Material	Carved Alloy
Tsuka Wrap Craft	Moro-hineri Cotton Maki
Tsuka Inner Lining	Imitation Ray Skin Samekawa
Side Menuki Ornaments	Alloy Mini Pattern
Blade Seppa Washers	Alloy
Tsuba Hand Guard	Carved Alloy
Habaki Blade Collar	Solid Copper
Saya Scabbard Base	Solid Wood Full Body Ink Scar Carving
Sageo Binding Cord	Coarse Woven Cotton Rope
Free Gift Accessory	Katana Fabric Storage Bag
Total Full Set Weight	1345g / 2.96lbs
Desheath Blade+Handle Weight	1060g / 2.3lbs
Blade Sharp Option	Fully Sharpened / Unsharpened Optional
Exclusive Blade Carving	Extra Charge Custom Engraving Available
Handmade Reminder	All handmade swords have slight carving & dimension errors for reference only

Standard Katana Parts Terminology Guide

Simple component glossary for entry dark pattern sword collectors:

KASHIRA: Carved alloy pommel cap

MENUKI: Mini alloy side ornaments

TSUKAMAKI: Moro-hineri cotton grip wrap

FUCHI: Alloy grip ring fitting

TSUBA: Carved alloy hand guard

HABAKI: Solid copper blade collar

KOIGUCHI: Carved solid wood sheath mouth

SAGEO: Coarse cotton binding cord

KURIKATA: Wood cord ring

SAYA: Full ink scar carved solid wood scabbard

KOJIRI: Carved wood sheath bottom cap

This chart displays damascus blade size parameters. If you need exclusive blade engraving, visit Custom Blade Customization

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the positioning of Ink Scar Katana?
A: Entry-level low-cost dark minimalist decorative sword, different from high-grade hand-painted floral and beast themed collectible blades.

Q: What’s the feature of full carved wood sheath?
A: Full body uniform ink scar carving, pure dark tone without bright color painting, fit minimalist room decor.

Q: Can this damascus blade cut thick bamboo continuously?
A: For display only, heavy friction will scratch forged grain surface, light drawing permitted only.

Q: Is imitation ray skin durable for long use?
A: Avoid long-term damp storage to prevent lining wear and peeling.

Q: Similar premium fortune themed collectible sword reference?
A: View hand painted koi samurai katana: Lucky Koi Katana.

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