Description
KSA “Huo” Series Katana – Motonari | Hand-Forged T10 High Carbon Blade | Clay Tempered with Real Wave Hamon | Full Tang | Hand-Fitted Fittings | Genuine Rayskin | Authentic Kissaki Geometry | Red Ishime Saya | Tight-Fitted Tsuka Core | Cutting Practice Ready
Named Motonari, this katana embodies quiet determination and practical strength, drawing inspiration from the disciplined spirit of the Sengoku-era warrior. Forged from T10 high-carbon steel, the blade combines excellent edge retention with the resilience required of a functional Japanese sword, presenting a refined balance between cutting performance and traditional aesthetics.
The blade undergoes traditional clay tempering, revealing a genuine Notare Wave Hamon that flows gracefully along the edge like rolling waves. The gentle undulations of the hamon create a sense of movement and depth, while the differential hardening process gives the blade its characteristic blend of a hard cutting edge and a resilient spine.
The koshirae is centered around a blackened iron mokkō-gata tsuba featuring openwork axe motifs. The mokkō-gata form, inspired by the shape of a quince blossom, is a timeless guard style in Japanese sword furniture. The openwork axe design evokes themes of strength, resolve, and martial valor, lending the sword a bold yet understated presence. Complementing the tsuba is a set of Wood Grain Fuchi-Kashira, crafted from white copper and finished with a subtle wood-grain texture. The organic linear pattern recalls the natural beauty of timber and imparts a sense of quiet refinement to the mounting.
The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton ito over genuine rayskin, creating a classic black-and-white contrast and providing a secure, comfortable grip. The sword is housed in a striking Red Ishime Saya, whose stone-textured lacquer finish combines rich color with understated elegance. Paired with a black sageo, the mounting achieves a harmonious balance of vivid red and restrained black, making the sword both visually distinctive and traditionally grounded.
Motonari is a katana that celebrates simplicity and strength. From its authentic notare hamon and symbolic axe-motif tsuba to its refined wood-grain fittings and deep red stone-textured saya, every element has been carefully selected to create a sword that embodies steadfastness, practicality, and enduring samurai spirit.
Swords holder or stand sold separately.
Sword Information
| Features | Hand-forged Maru (mono-steel), Polished Edge, Genuine rayskin, Authentic Kissaki Structure |
| Overall Length | Approx. 101 cm |
| Blade Length (Nagasa) | Approx. 71 cm |
| Handle Length | Approx. 25 cm |
| Blade Width at Habaki | 3.2 cm |
| Blade Thickness | 7 mm |
| Blade Material | T10 High Carbon Steel (Performance Grade) |
| Heat Treatment | Clay-Tempered |
| Blade Shape | Curved, single-edged blade |
| Hi (Groove) | No groove |
| Sharpness | Fully sharpened |
| Tang | Full Tang |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Hardwood, genuine rayskin |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Hardwood |
| Fittings | Iron & Copper Fittings |
| Tsuka-Ito | Cotton |
| Sageo | Rayon |
| Weight (without saya) | Approx. 950 g |
| Purpose |
Suitable for test cutting (Tameshigiri) and general martial arts training. We can provide an unsharpened blade upon request |
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