• Top quality Shinken Katana sword, light and perfectly balanced, designed exclusively for the practice of Tameshigiri and Battodo.
• The blade has a very deep sound and it's perfect for practice
• Maru kitae 1060 high carbon steel clay tempered blade with Bohi and real Hamon "Gunome Choji" style
• Full tang blade secured to the tsuka with two Mekugi (bamboo pins)
• Black silk Tsukaito and alternate Katatemaki style Tsukamaki with Hishigami
• Real ray skin Samegawa and traditional Koshirae
• Black lacquered wood Saya with real buffalo horn koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri
• SUPPLIED WITHOUT SAGEO
• Supplied with a elegant purple cotton bag
• Perfectly balanced and suitable for beginners and experts
• This product has passed the YariNoHanzo quality control

The Kuroda Katana Shinken – 10th Anniversary Edition is a premium handmade Japanese sword that celebrates a decade of craftsmanship at YariNoHanzo. A modern evolution of one of the first katana ever featured in the brand’s catalog, this version comes enhanced with higher-quality materials, refined balance, and authentic traditional fittings—offering exceptional cutting performance for serious martial artists.

Forged using the Maru Kitae technique, the blade is made of 1060 high carbon steel, clay tempered to produce a genuine Gunome Choji hamon, adding both functional resilience and traditional elegance. A bohi (fuller) runs along the blade to reduce weight and produce a deep, resonant sound during swings, ideal for Tameshigiri and Battōdō.

This katana is full tang, secured with two mekugi (bamboo pins), ensuring structural integrity even during intensive training. The tsuka is wrapped with black silk tsukaito in Katatemaki style and includes hishigami for added grip precision, with real ray skin Samegawa underneath. The sword is housed in a black lacquered wooden saya, elevated by fittings made of real buffalo horn at the koiguchi, kurikata, and kojiri.

Balanced and lightweight, the Kuroda Katana is crafted for both experienced swordsmen and dedicated beginners. It is supplied with a purple cotton storage bag (note: sageo not included) and has passed the YariNoHanzo quality control for authenticity and performance.