Wind and Cloud Katana | Uzi Steel Gonome Hamon Carved Saya 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 | Gonome |
| Blade Material | Modern Uzi Steel |
| Bo-Hi (Blood Groove) | No Bo-Hi |
| Blade Structure | Maru, Full Tang, Fully Disassemblable |
| Blade Treatment | Traditional Fine Grinding |
| Blade Type | Shinogizukuri with Real Yokote |
| Fuchi & Kashira | Antique White Copper with Wind & Cloud Motif |
| Handle Wrap | Moro-hineri-maki |
| Samekawa (Handle Core) | Genuine Ray Skin |
| Mekugiana (Peg Holes) | Two |
| Mekugi (Pegs) | Bamboo |
| Menuki | Antique White Copper |
| Seppa (Washers) | Copper |
| Tsuba (Hand Guard) | Antique White Copper with Cloud Pattern |
| Habaki (Blade Collar) | Copper |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Solid Wood with Hand-Carved Cloud Pattern |
| Sageo (Cord) | Cotton Rope |
| Gift | Premium Katana Storage Bag |
| Total Weight | 1.35KG |
| Desheathing Weight | 1.1KG |
| Note | Handmade products have minor errors, specifications are for reference only. |
About This Wind and Cloud Katana
The Wind and Cloud Katana is an elegant mid-range collectible samurai sword inspired by traditional Chinese-Japanese aesthetic fusion. Forged from high-quality modern Uzi steel with classic Tsuchioki clay tempering, it features a distinct Gonome hamon line that showcases the differential hardness between the sharp edge and resilient blade body.
Every detail is crafted for both beauty and function: the fully disassemblable full tang structure allows for easy maintenance and deep cleaning, the hand-carved solid wood saya features flowing cloud patterns that match the sword's theme, and all fittings are made of antique white copper for a timeless, vintage look. With a genuine ray skin handle and traditional Moro-hineri-maki wrap, this katana delivers authentic grip feel and balanced weight, perfect for serious collectors and Iaido practitioners alike.
Key Features
- Premium Uzi Steel Blade: High-density modern Uzi steel with fine grain structure, excellent edge retention and balanced toughness
- Traditional Clay Tempered Gonome Hamon: Classic Tsuchioki process creates a clear, wave-like Gonome temper line along the blade
- Hand-Carved Solid Wood Saya: Solid hardwood scabbard with hand-carved cloud patterns, matching the wind and cloud theme perfectly
- Antique White Copper Full Set Fittings: Coordinated tsuba, fuchi, kashira and menuki in vintage antique white copper finish
- Fully Disassemblable Structure: All parts can be disassembled for thorough cleaning, maintenance and customization
- Authentic Shinogizukuri with Real Yokote: Traditional blade geometry with clearly defined real yokote for authentic samurai sword aesthetics
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Uzi steel and what are its advantages?
A: Modern Uzi steel is a high-quality pattern steel that replicates the texture of traditional wootz steel. It features a fine, uniform grain structure, excellent hardness retention, and a subtle natural pattern that gives the blade a unique, elegant appearance under light.
Q: What does Gonome hamon look like?
A: Gonome is a classic hamon pattern characterized by rounded, wave-like peaks along the temper line. It is created through traditional clay tempering, and each sword has a slightly unique Gonome pattern due to the hand-applied clay process.
Q: What are the benefits of a fully disassemblable katana?
A: A disassemblable structure allows you to fully remove the blade from the handle for deep cleaning, oil maintenance, and inspection of the full tang. It also makes it easier to replace or upgrade handle fittings over time.
Q: Is the saya really hand-carved?
A: Yes. The solid wood saya features hand-carved cloud patterns that follow the wind and cloud theme of this katana. Each carving is done by experienced artisans, so no two saya are exactly alike.
Q: Is this katana suitable for Iaido practice?
A: Yes. With its balanced weight, full tang construction and authentic blade geometry, this katana is suitable for Iaido form practice and light cutting. For heavy regular cutting, we recommend our higher-grade Patteraless Katana with reinforced Uzi steel construction.
Q: Can I customize this Wind and Cloud 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.
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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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