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May‑Katana – Sanmai‑Forged T10 Clay‑Tempered May‑Elegant Japanese‑Aesthetic Katana Sword
Product Introduction
The May‑Katana is refined may‑spring‑season japanese‑aesthetic themed samurai katana, fully differentiated from purist shirasaya bare‑wood wakizashi, rainbow‑multihued art‑visual tachi, classical crane‑crest wakizashi, reverse‑edge combat‑concept katana, dark‑minimalist‑warrior tachi, avian‑wing ethereal‑art wakizashi, wildlife‑reptile‑motif katana, gothic‑spider‑art katana, zen‑bamboo wakizashi, sengoku daimyo historical‑tachi, imperial‑crest‑entry‑tachi, dragon‑theme swords, WWII military sabers and anime‑character replica swords. This upscale spring‑art‑oriented collectible adopts premium sanmai three‑layer composite forging technology with T10 high‑carbon steel edge, traditional tsuchioki clay‑differential‑tempering delivering clean suguha straight‑line hamon temper‑line. It is equipped with elaborate open‑work floral‑relief copper gilded‑silver mounting hardware, dark‑olive‑green moro‑hineri cotton ito tsuka with forest‑green faux ray‑fish samekawa inner lining, and solid hardwood finished in high‑gloss black lacquer with premium partial‑overlay natural green fish‑skin, paired with thick dark‑olive‑green braided sageo cord. Target audiences include upscale spring‑japanese‑aesthetics nihonto collectors, may‑spring floral‑motif hobby enthusiasts, high‑grade home interior‑decor buyers and refined elegant‑spring‑oriented decorative‑gift buyers.
The blade is constructed by authentic sanmai composite‑layer forging craft, cutting edge is premium T10 high‑carbon steel processed with traditional tsuchioki clay‑differential temper‑treatment, generating clean visible suguha straight‑line hamon temper‑line. Classic katana‑style shinogi‑zukuri blade geometry without blood‑groove hi, subtle embossed yokote dividing‑line, functional katana‑style kissaki tip and factory light‑sharp finish. Straight suguha hamon, glossy lacquer and natural fish‑skin overlay scratch easily; only static spring‑may‑aesthetic display and photo‑shooting are allowed. Heavy chopping and violent impact must be strictly prohibited to preserve upscale refined‑spring‑art themed collectible surface condition.
Complete mounting‑hardware set uses elaborate open‑work floral‑relief copper gilded‑silver fittings, round floral‑motif carved tsuba, matching‑pattern fuchi & kashira, tiny floral‑shape gilded‑silver copper menuki ornaments and solid‑brass habaki plus copper gilded‑silver seppa washers. Standard katana‑length tsuka grip uses forest‑green faux artificial ray‑fish samekawa inner lining wrapped with thick dark‑olive‑green moro‑hineri cotton ito. Scabbard is solid hardwood finished in high‑gloss black lacquer with premium partial‑overlay natural green fish‑skin decoration, fitted with copper gilded‑silver koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri hardware; matched thick dark‑olive‑green braided sageo cord with copper gilded‑silver clasp. Two natural bamboo mekugi pegs build fully‑removable full‑tang construction for blade inspection and regular anti‑rust maintenance. Elegant‑may‑spring‑theme fabric storage bag, standard katana wooden display stand and sword‑maintenance‑kit are included as full free‑gift set; custom spring‑floral‑mark blade‑engraving upgrade available for extra charge.
Core Selling Advantages
- Upscale refined may‑spring‑japanese‑aesthetic samurai katana, authentic sanmai three‑layer composite forging blade, open‑work floral‑relief copper gilded‑silver hand‑guard for high‑grade spring‑art sword collecting
- Sanmai composite‑forged blade with T10 clay‑differential‑tempered edge producing clean suguha straight‑line hamon temper‑line, authentic classic katana blade geometry for upscale appreciation
- Full‑set floral‑relief copper gilded‑silver hardware interprets delicate elegant spring‑floral japanese‑aesthetic visual atmosphere
- High‑gloss black lacquer hardwood katana saya decorated with premium partial‑overlay natural green fish‑skin, creates luxurious refined spring‑oriented display appearance
- Forest‑green faux artificial ray‑fish‑skin samekawa inner lining for standard katana‑length tsuka, wrapped by durable dark‑olive‑green moro‑hineri cotton ito
- Dual bamboo‑peg fully‑detachable full‑tang build, supports full disassembly for blade inspection, cleaning and anti‑rust maintenance
- Authentic full‑size katana dimension, well‑suited for upscale may‑spring‑art collection, refined high‑grade interior‑display and elegant floral‑spring‑motif gift scenarios
Complete Original Product Specifications (All dimensions & materials fully retained without omission)
| Parameter Item | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Zencho Entire Total Length | 103.5cm / 40.70inch |
| Hacho Effective Blade Length | 73.0cm / 28.74inch |
| Tsuka Handle Length | 26.5cm / 10.43inch |
| Sori Blade Curvature | 1.60cm / 0.62inch |
| Sakikasane Tip Thickness | 0.45cm / 0.17inch |
| Motokasane Root Thickness | 0.75cm / 0.29inch |
| Sahihaba Tip Width | 2.30cm / 0.90inch |
| Motohaba Root Width | 3.20cm / 1.25inch |
| Kissaki Nagasa Tip Length | 3.7cm |
| Boshi Tip Shape | Classic Functional Katana‑Style Kissaki |
| Mizuheshi Heat Treatment | Tsuchioki Traditional Clay‑Differential Tempering (Sanmai Composite‑Forged Construction) |
| Hamon Temper Pattern | Clean Straight‑Line Suguha Visible Hamon Temper‑Line |
| Hi Blood Groove | No Hi (No Groove) |
| Blade Raw Material | Sanmai Three‑Layer Composite‑Forged, Edge Layer: T10 High‑Carbon Steel |
| Blade Forge Structure | Sanmai Composite Three‑Layer Forging Construction |
| Blade Polishing Craft | Katana‑Grade Mirror Polishing For Suguha 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 | Open‑Work Floral‑Relief Copper‑Alloy With Gilded‑Silver Finish Fittings |
| Tsuka Wrap Craft | Moro‑hineri Durable Dark‑Olive‑Green Cotton Ito Maki |
| Tsuka Inner Lining | Forest‑Green Faux Artificial Ray‑Fish Samekawa Skin |
| Side Menuki Ornaments | Small Floral‑Shape Copper‑Alloy Gilded‑Silver Mini Ornaments |
| Blade Seppa Washers | Solid Copper‑Alloy Gilded‑Silver Sheets |
| Tsuba Hand Guard | Open‑Work Floral‑Relief Copper‑Alloy Gilded‑Silver Classic Katana Tsuba |
| Habaki Blade Collar | Solid Raw‑Brass Finished Collar |
| Saya Scabbard Base | Solid Hardwood High‑Gloss Black Lacquer Finish, Premium Partial‑Overlay Natural Green Fish‑Skin Decoration |
| Sageo Binding Cord | Thick Dark‑Olive‑Green Braided Cotton Rope With Copper‑Alloy Gilded‑Silver Clasp |
| Shitodome Fitting | Copper‑Alloy Gilded‑Silver Metal End‑Cap |
| Free Gift Accessory | Elegant‑May‑Spring‑Theme Fabric Storage Carry Bag + Standard Katana Wooden Display Stand + Sword‑Maintenance‑Tool Kit |
| Total Full Set Weight | 1330g / 2.93pounds |
| Desheath Blade+Handle Weight | 1085g / 2.39pounds |
| Blade Sharp Option | Fully Sharpened / Upscale‑Spring‑Aesthetic Reproduction Safe Unsharpened Optional |
| Custom Blade Engraving | Spring‑Floral‑Mark Logo Extra Charge Custom Upgrade Available |
| Handmade Reminder | Suguha straight hamon line, floral‑relief gilded‑silver copper carving and partial green fish‑skin overlay may show minor handmade craft deviation and natural skin texture variation for reference only |
May‑Katana May‑Spring‑Elegant‑Aesthetic Katana Parts Terminology Guide
KASHIRA: Floral‑relief copper‑alloy gilded‑silver katana pommel cap
MENUKI: Small floral‑shape copper‑alloy gilded‑silver side mini ornaments
TSUKAMAKI: Durable dark‑olive‑green moro cotton katana grip wrap
SAMEKAWA: Forest‑green faux artificial ray‑fish‑skin inner katana grip lining
FUCHI: Floral‑relief copper‑alloy gilded‑silver grip‑ring fitting
TSUBA: Open‑work floral‑relief gilded‑silver copper‑alloy upscale‑spring‑aesthetic katana hand‑guard
HABAKI: Solid raw‑brass blade collar for classic katana mounting
KOIGUCHI: High‑gloss black lacquer katana‑saya mouth with gilded‑silver copper‑alloy band
SAGEO: Thick dark‑olive‑green braided binding cord with gilded‑silver copper‑alloy clasp
KURIKATA: Copper‑Alloy Gilded‑Silver cord‑ring fitting
SAYA: High‑gloss black lacquer solid‑hardwood katana scabbard with premium partial‑overlay natural green fish‑skin decoration
KOJIRI: Gilded‑silver copper‑alloy katana‑saya bottom end‑cap
Blade dimension schematic stored in media library, visit Custom Blade Customization for spring‑floral‑mark logo engraving service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What differentiates May‑Katana from other reproduction katana?
A: This katana adopts authentic sanmai three‑layer composite forging craft, clean suguha hamon, floral‑relief gilded‑silver copper fittings and partial natural green fish‑skin overlay saya; differs from monosteel art‑decorative, combat‑concept and minimalist‑style swords.
Q: What is special for sanmai composite‑forged blade?
A: Sanmai three‑layer forging combines hard cutting‑edge steel and tough backing steel, improves comprehensive blade performance, it is a classic traditional japanese sword‑making craft for upscale collectibles.
Q: How to maintain fish‑skin overlay saya and floral‑relief gilded‑silver copper‑alloy fittings?
A: Keep dry storage environment, avoid long‑term sunlight exposure and sharp scratches, wipe with soft dry cloth regularly, prevent fish‑skin aging and gilded‑silver‑copper‑alloy oxidation‑tarnish.
Q: Can this upscale may‑spring‑aesthetic themed katana be used for heavy cutting practice?
A: Suguha hamon, glossy lacquer and natural fish‑skin overlay are fragile; only static spring‑may‑aesthetic display & photo‑shooting permitted, heavy chopping is strictly forbidden.
Q: Similar purist traditional shirasaya bare‑wood collectible wakizashi reference?
A: View authentic archival‑oriented bare‑wood shirasaya short samurai sword: Jihad‑Shirasaya‑Wakizashi.
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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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