Tuoyuan Katana, Folding Steel Oil Quenched Taganeha Iron Tsuba Alloy Budget Training Katana

4-grid collage Tuoyuan folding steel blade iron tsuba fake rayskin plain wood saya

45-degree front view Tuoyuan Katana sheathed solid wood saya coarse cotton sageo

Horizontal front display lightweight folding steel entry training katana

Full imogata tsuka front view alloy fuchi kashira artificial rayskin

Middle handle front shot fake rayskin under woven cotton ito

Fuchi alloy collar closeup for Tuoyuan training katana

Reverse side thick anti-rust iron tsuba base structure

Coarse cotton sageo cord tied on Tuoyuan saya ring

Mid saya detail solid wood plain scabbard middle texture

Bottom saya closeup solid wood sheath end cap

Unsheathed Tuoyuan horizontal shot oil quenched maru-gitae taganeha grind blade

45° unsheathed front view shinogizukuri sharp practice blade

Upper blade closeup oil quenched folding steel near solid copper habaki

Middle blade detail taganeha rough grind maru-gitae steel grain surface

Kissaki tip closeup fully sharpened light training cutting edge

Tuoyuan Katana | Folding Steel Oil Quenched Taganeha Iron Tsuba Alloy Budget Training Katana

Name: Tuoyuan Katana | Folding Steel Oil Quenched Taganeha Iron Tsuba Alloy Budget Training Katana
Brand: Xingyu Sword
SKU: 45727533301975
Availability: InStock

$289.99

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Tuoyuan Katana | Folding Steel Oil Quenched Taganeha Iron Tsuba Alloy Budget Training Katana

Product Introduction

The Tuoyuan Katana is ultra cost-effective entry-level iaido training sword priced at $289.99, designed for new sword practitioners and daily basic drawing practice. The blade adopts multi-layer folding steel with traditional oil quenching heat treatment, maru-gitae mono solid structure, no blood groove, standard shinogi-zukuri blade profile, unique taganeha rough surface grinding, factory pre-sharpened edge suitable for light form training only, no heavy cutting.

The full set of fittings adopts cost-matched mixed hardware: solid iron round tsuba, alloy fuchi, kashira and menuki, paired solid copper habaki and seppa washers. The imogata oval tsuka uses thin artificial imitation rayskin inner lining wrapped with classic moro-hineri cotton silk, basic anti-slip grip for long-time beginner practice. Scabbard is made of solid wood blank, matched coarse cotton sage binding cord. This katana adopts removable full tang fixed by two bamboo mekugi pegs for simple disassembly maintenance. A dedicated katana storage bag is provided as free gift accessory; extra $30 for personalized blade carving upgrade.

Core Selling Advantages

Ultra-low $289 budget price, affordable folding steel entry training katana
Folding steel + oil quenching process, visible natural steel grain texture
Special taganeha rough surface grinding, original matte blade texture
Solid iron hand guard + alloy mixed fittings, balance cost and durability
Imitation rayskin wrapped tsuka, reduce cost while retaining traditional appearance
Removable double bamboo mekugi full tang, easy to take apart for cleaning
Light total weight 1387g, reduce arm fatigue during long practice
Sharp / unsharpened optional; extra $30 custom blade pattern carving

Complete Original Product Specifications (All parameters fully retained without omission)

Parameter Item	Parameter Value
Zencho (Total Entire Length)	103.5cm / 40.7inch
Hacho (Blade Length)	26.7cm / 10.5inch
Handle Length	72cm / 28.3inch
Sori (Blade Curvature)	1.7cm / 0.66inch
Sakikasane (Blade Tip Thickness)	0.6cm / 0.23inch
Motokasane (Blade Root Thickness)	0.7cm / 0.27inch
Sahihaba (Blade Tip Width)	2.3cm / 0.9inch
Motohaba (Blade Root Width)	3.15cm / 1.24inch
Mizuheshi Quenching Method	Oil Quenching
Blade Material	Folding Steel
Hi Blood Groove	No Hi
Blade Forge Structure	Maru-gitae
Blade Treatment	Taganeha Rough Grinding
Blade Type	Shinogi-zukuri
Disassembled Feature	Removable Full Tang
Handle Shape	Imogata Oval Tsuka
Fuchi & Kashira Material	Matte Alloy
Tsuka Wrap Craft	Moro-hineri-maki Cotton Ito
Samekawa Handle Skin	Fake Artificial Ray Skin
Mekugiana Peg Holes	Two Double Peg Holes
Mekugi Fixing Pegs	Bamboo Pegs
Menuki Handle Ornaments	Alloy
Seppa Blade Washers	Solid Copper
Tsuba Hand Guard	Solid Iron
Habaki Blade Collar	Solid Copper
Saya Scabbard	Solid Wood Blank
Sageo Binding Cord	Coarse Cotton Rope
Free Gift Accessory	Katana Storage Carry Bag
Total Full Set Weight	1387g / 3.05pounds
Desheathing Weight	1110g / 2.44pounds
Blade Sharp Option	Fully Sharpened
Exclusive Blade Carving	Not Carving Default; +$30 Custom Carving Upgrade
Important Reminder	All handmade products have minor dimensional & weight errors for reference only

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is taganeha blade grinding?
A: Taganeha is traditional rough hammer grinding finish, retains matte raw steel texture without mirror polish, unique low-key original appearance, lower cost than multi-stage fine polishing.

Q: Difference between oil quenching and water quenching folding steel?
A: Oil quenching has milder cooling speed, blade less brittle, suitable light iaido practice; water quenching higher hardness but easy to crack under heavy impact.

Q: Who fits Tuoyuan Katana best?
A: Absolute beginners with limited budget, only need daily basic sword drawing form practice, no heavy cutting demand.

Q: Why match solid iron tsuba with alloy fittings?
A: Iron guard improves wear resistance, alloy fuchi/kashira cut overall cost, balance budget and daily service life.

Q: Can I carve custom text on folding blade?
A: Yes, extra $30 blade carving service available, visit Custom Katana to design exclusive patterns.

Q: Similar cheap folding steel training sword reference?
A: You can view 1060 entry practice katana: Magic Rabbit Katana.

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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.