Valiant Phoenix Katana | Folded Steel Water Quenched Samurai Sword
Handcrafted by experienced swordsmen
Free American Express
Perfect after-sales service
SSL End-to-end encryption secure payment
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Zencho (Total Length) | 103CM |
| Hacho (Blade Length) | 73CM |
| Handle Length | 26CM |
| Sori (Curvature) | 1.8CM |
| Sakikasane (Tip Thickness) | 0.45CM |
| Motokasane (Base Thickness) | 0.72CM |
| Sahihaba (Tip Width) | 2.3CM |
| Motohaba (Base Width) | 3.2CM |
| Quenching Method | Traditional Water Quenching |
| Blade Material | Folding Forged Steel |
| Bo-Hi (Blood Groove) | No Bo-Hi |
| Blade Structure | Folding Forging, Full Tang |
| Blade Treatment | Traditional Fine Grinding |
| Blade Type | Shinogizukuri |
| Disassembled | No |
| Fuchi & Kashira | Alloy with Phoenix Pattern |
| Handle Wrap | Moro-hineri-maki |
| Samekawa (Handle Core) | Genuine Ray Skin |
| Mekugiana (Peg Holes) | Two |
| Mekugi (Pegs) | Bamboo |
| Menuki | Alloy with Phoenix Design |
| Seppa (Washers) | Copper |
| Tsuba (Hand Guard) | Alloy with Phoenix Motif |
| Habaki (Blade Collar) | Copper |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Solid Wood Core with Genuine Cowhide Wrap |
| Gift | Premium Katana Storage Bag |
| Total Weight | 1.5KG |
| Desheathing Weight | 1.2KG |
| Note | Handmade products have minor errors, specifications are for reference only. |
About This Valiant Phoenix Katana
The Valiant Phoenix Katana is a mid-range collectible samurai sword that blends traditional forging craftsmanship with striking phoenix-themed aesthetics. Forged from folding steel through repeated heating and hammering, the blade features a unique natural forge pattern that makes each sword one of a kind.
Finished with traditional water quenching and fine grinding, this katana delivers an excellent balance of hardness and toughness. The solid wood saya wrapped in genuine cowhide offers premium protection and a luxurious feel, while the genuine ray skin handle ensures a secure, authentic grip. Every phoenix-themed fitting – from tsuba to kashira – is carefully crafted to create a cohesive, elegant design perfect for display and light practice.
Key Features
- Folding Forged Steel Blade: Repeatedly hammered folding steel with unique natural forge pattern, one-of-a-kind texture on every sword
- Traditional Water Quenching: Classic water quenching process for optimal balance of blade hardness and toughness
- Phoenix Themed Full Set Fittings: Coordinated phoenix motif on tsuba, fuchi, kashira and menuki for elegant visual appeal
- Genuine Cowhide Wrapped Saya: Solid wood core scabbard with premium cowhide wrap for luxury feel and durable protection
- Real Ray Skin Handle: Authentic samegawa ray skin core with traditional Moro-hineri-maki wrap for secure, non-slip grip
- Full Tang Construction: One-piece full tang blade for solid balance, structural integrity and long-lasting durability
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is folding steel and what are its benefits?
A: Folding steel is created by repeatedly heating, folding and hammering the steel billet. This process removes impurities, refines the grain structure, and produces a unique natural forge pattern on the blade surface, combining both performance and artistic value.
Q: What is the difference between water quenching and clay tempering?
A: Water quenching is a traditional whole-blade quenching method that delivers uniform hardness and toughness. Clay tempering creates a distinct hamon line with differential hardness. For folding steel blades, water quenching better showcases the natural forge pattern texture.
Q: Is the saya really made with genuine cowhide?
A: Yes. The saya features a solid hardwood core wrapped in high-quality genuine cowhide, providing better scratch resistance, a premium tactile feel, and longer service life compared to standard lacquered saya.
Q: Is this katana suitable for cutting practice?
A: This Valiant Phoenix Katana is fully functional and sharpened, suitable for light cutting practice and Iaido training. For heavy regular cutting, we recommend our reinforced Unprecedented Katana with higher-grade folding steel.
Q: Can I customize this phoenix katana?
A: Yes! We offer full customization options including blade steel upgrade, different handle wrap colors, and custom engraving. Visit our Custom Katana page to design your perfect sword.
Explore more mid-range collectible swords: Azure Wind Katana and Time Katana.
Learn more about sword structure and craftsmanship terms in our complete Katana Anatomy Guide.
All Xingyu Sword products include free shipping to the United States and a 30-day money back guarantee.
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.
Choose options