"Thousand Shadows" (千影) T10 Clay Tempered Katana

$788.00

"Where Light Meets Shadow"

Shadows cannot exist without light. The "Thousand Shadows" (千影) Katana is named for the interplay between its darkened blade and the brilliant, chaotic waves of the Hamon line. It is a blade that hides its lethality behind undeniable beauty.

Clay Tempered Mastery: Forged from premium T10 High Carbon Steel, this blade undergoes the traditional clay tempering process. The edge is hardened for razor sharpness, while the spine remains flexible to absorb shock. This creates a genuine, vibrant Hamon (Temper Line) that dances along the edge.

Rare Materials & Function: The furniture (Saya and Tsuka) is crafted from rare Dragon Phoenix Sandalwood, prized for its unique, swirling reddish-brown grain that resembles mythical creatures. With a "Big-V" edge geometry and distal taper, this Full Tang blade offers exceptional balance. It is heat-treated to a high hardness, making it a resilient cutter capable of heavy Tameshigiri on bamboo targets.

Specifications

Steel Type: T10 High Carbon Steel (Clay Tempered)
Hamon: Real Clay Tempered Hamon (Natural Formation)
Wood Material: Dragon Phoenix Sandalwood (Rare Hardwood)
Fittings: Premium Copper
Same (Ray Skin): Synthetic Pearl Ray Skin (Durable)
Edge: Hand Honed, "Big-V" Geometry (Functional)
Hardness: ~60 HRC (Edge) / ~40 HRC (Spine)
Construction: Full Tang (Double Pegged)

Dimensions

Overall Length	40.5 inches (103 cm)
Blade Length	28.3 inches (72 cm)
Blade Width	1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
Blade Thickness	0.27 inches (0.7 cm)
Sori (Curvature)	0.86 inches (2.2 cm)
Net Weight	~2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) (Estimated)
Total Weight	~3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) with Scabbard (Estimated)

*Note: Handcrafted item. The Hamon pattern and wood grain are unique to each sword.

Current Stock:

SKU:

344-20251120-1- TR

Condition

New

Availability

Hand-forged upon order. Please allow 7-15 business days for crafting before shipment.

Weight:

4.00 LBS

Width:

4.00 (in)

Height:

4.00 (in)

Depth:

43.00 (in)

Warranty:

Lifetime warranty against forging defects. Please note: Damage caused by improper use (e.g., hitting rocks, concrete, or other hard objects) is not covered. Please handle with extra care!