Time Katana | Patterned Folding Steel White Copper Fittings Samurai Sword
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Product Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Zencho (Total Length) | 103CM |
| Hacho (Blade Length) | 72CM |
| Handle Length | 27CM |
| Sori (Curvature) | 1.8CM |
| Sakikasane (Tip Thickness) | 0.45CM |
| Motokasane (Base Thickness) | 0.7CM |
| Sahihaba (Tip Width) | 2.3CM |
| Motohaba (Base Width) | 3.2CM |
| Kissaki Nagasa (Tip Length) | 3.7CM |
| Quenching Method | Tsuchioki (Traditional Clay Tempering) |
| Hamon Pattern | Gunome (Wave-like Temper Line) |
| Blade Material | Patterned Folding Steel |
| Bo-Hi (Blood Groove) | No Bo-Hi |
| Blade Structure | Folding Forging, Full Tang, Fully Disassemblable |
| Blade Treatment | Traditional Fine Polishing |
| Blade Type | Shinogizukuri with Real Yokote |
| Fuchi & Kashira | Solid White Copper |
| Handle Wrap | Moro-hineri-maki |
| Samekawa (Handle Core) | Genuine Ray Skin |
| Mekugiana (Peg Holes) | Two |
| Mekugi (Pegs) | Bamboo |
| Menuki | Solid White Copper |
| Seppa (Washers) | Copper |
| Tsuba (Hand Guard) | Solid White Copper with Time Motif |
| Habaki (Blade Collar) | Copper |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Solid Hardwood with Lacquer Paint Finish |
| Sageo (Cord) | Cotton Rope |
| Gift | Premium Katana Storage Bag |
| Total Weight | 1.3KG |
| Desheathing Weight | 1.1KG |
| Note | Handmade products have minor errors, specifications are for reference only. |
About This Time Katana
The Time Katana is a refined mid-range collectible samurai sword named for the timeless craftsmanship of traditional folding forging. Each blade is forged from patterned folding steel, hammered and folded repeatedly to refine the steel grain, remove impurities, and create a unique, flowing natural pattern that carries the mark of time and artisan skill.
Finished with classic Tsuchioki clay tempering, it features a graceful Gunome wave-like hamon line and a precisely ground real yokote, delivering authentic traditional katana geometry and performance. The full set of solid white copper fittings offers a soft, elegant metallic luster that develops a subtle patina over time, matching the sword's timeless aesthetic perfectly. With a genuine ray skin handle, lacquered hardwood saya and fully disassemblable full tang structure, this katana balances beauty, durability and practical maintenance, making it an excellent choice for serious intermediate collectors and Iaido practitioners.
Key Features
- Patterned Folding Steel Blade: Repeatedly folded and hammered steel with unique natural flow pattern, refined grain structure and balanced toughness
- Clay Tempered Gunome Hamon: Traditional hand-applied clay tempering creates a soft, undulating wave-like Gunome temper line for classic visual appeal
- Full Set Solid White Copper Fittings: Tsuba, fuchi, kashira and menuki all crafted from solid white copper, with elegant matte luster and natural patina over time
- Authentic Real Yokote: Precisely ground geometric yokote line separating blade tip from blade body, true to traditional Japanese sword geometry
- Genuine Ray Skin Handle: Authentic samekawa ray skin core with traditional Moro-hineri-maki wrap for secure, non-slip grip and classic styling
- Fully Disassemblable Full Tang: One-piece full tang blade that can be fully taken apart for thorough cleaning, oiling and long-term maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is patterned folding steel?
A: Patterned folding steel is created by repeatedly heating, folding and hammering the steel billet. This process refines the internal grain, removes impurities, and produces a unique natural flow pattern on the blade surface, making each sword one of a kind.
Q: What are the benefits of white copper fittings?
A: White copper is a durable copper-nickel alloy with a soft, silvery-white luster. It resists tarnish better than pure copper, develops a subtle, elegant patina with age, and has a solid, premium weight and feel.
Q: What is the difference between real yokote and simulated yokote?
A: A real yokote is a sharp, geometric line formed during the blade grinding process, creating a distinct three-dimensional boundary between the kissaki (tip) and the blade body. It is a mark of traditional, high-quality sword grinding craftsmanship.
Q: Is this katana suitable for Iaido practice?
A: Yes. With its balanced weight, authentic blade geometry and full tang construction, this katana is suitable for Iaido form practice and light cutting training.
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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).
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