Description
Performance Crimsonfall Unokubi-zukuri Katana | Red Speckled Saya | Genuine Rayskin |
Crimsonfall (Unokubi-zukuri) is a performance-grade Japanese sword forged in the distinctive Unokubi-zukuri blade geometry, a form historically associated with battlefield efficiency and swift handling. Characterized by a reinforced spine near the base that tapers toward the kissaki, this structure reduces forward weight while preserving cutting strength, resulting in exceptional speed, balance, and responsiveness.
The blade is forged from high-toughness spring steel, offering excellent elasticity, impact resistance, and structural durability. This resilient material allows the blade to absorb cutting stress effectively, making it well suited for repeated training and practical use. A precisely cut single bo-hi further enhances balance while producing a crisp, audible tachikaze with each swing.
The lightweight forward profile of the Unokubi-zukuri delivers smooth edge alignment and agile control, providing fast recovery and stable handling ideal for tameshigiri (test cutting) and traditional Japanese martial arts practice, where precision and timing are paramount.
The mounting follows a restrained, classical warrior aesthetic that emphasizes functionality over ornamentation. The tsuka is wrapped in black ito over genuine black rayskin, offering a firm, secure grip and excellent durability while reinforcing the sword’s bold, combat-focused character.
The saya is finished in a striking red speckled lacquer, creating a dramatic contrast against the dark mounting. Subtle black mottling across the surface evokes the imagery of embers and falling ash, lending depth and visual intensity to the overall presentation. A matching black sageo completes the mounting with cohesion and balance.
Combining agile Unokubi-zukuri geometry, resilient spring-steel performance, and disciplined traditional mounting, Crimsonfall stands as an exceptional choice for practitioners and collectors seeking a katana that emphasizes speed, control, and uncompromising battlefield-inspired design.
Swords holder or stand sold separately.
Sword Information
| Features | Unokubi-zukuri, Genuine rayskin |
| Overall Length | Approx. 100 cm |
| Blade Length (Nagasa) | Approx. 72 cm |
| Handle Length (Tsuka) | Approx. 26 cm |
| Blade Width at Habaki | 3.2 cm |
| Blade Thickness | 7 mm |
| Blade Material | Spring Steel (Performance-grade) |
| Heat Treatment | Through-hardened |
| Blade Shape | Curved, Unokubi-zukuri |
| Sharpness | Fully sharpened |
| Tang | Full Tang |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Hardwood core wrapped in genuine rayskin |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Hardwood |
| Fittings | Iron Fittings |
| Weight (without saya) | Approx. 1000 g ± 50 g |
| Purpose | Suitable for test cutting (Tameshigiri) and general martial arts training. We can provide an unsharpened blade upon request |
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