Katana Akitsu Maru: made according to the aesthetic and performance criteria of our armory.

This totally battle ready samurai sword is just waiting for you!

In ancient Japanese akitsu (秋 津) was the ancient name for dragonflies, today called tombo (ト ン ボ).

This Katana sword has been hand forged using the ancient method of sword making. The blade of the sword has been constructed from 1095 High Carbon steel in a Maru style. In accordance with Japanese tradition, the blade has been treated with a clay covering, applied to the entire sword except the cutting edge.

The blade is heated and quenched in spring water. The combination of the quenching and the clay cover creates a significant temperature difference in the Ha of the blade and the rest of the sword. The hamon is authentic all the way up to the tip.

This blade has been hand polished with multiple grade sharpen stone by Japanese method, which made the surface of the blade like a mirror. The tip of the blade is a O-Kissaki (long length), it is well defined with the hamon going all the way through the Boshi. This blade has a shape in "Unokubi-Zukuri" style, The Hi (blood grove) on each side is from habaki to the middle of the blade.

 The high quality Tsuba(guard) has the motif of Dreagon fly. Two nice brass Seppas secure the blade of the sword. The Habaki (blade collar) is a one piece brass construction. 

The tsuka-ito is black made in the katate-maki way (battle way) with white real ray skin samegawa, and two Dragon fly design menuki on the handle.

The tang is double pinned with bamboo mekugi. The katana comes with great quality hard wooden SAYA(sheath) with a part cover with Skin ray and the rest black high gloss finished, The Koiguchi (mouth of the saya) has been hardened.

Features:

• Handmade Katana
• AISI 1095 high carbon steel 
• Differentially Clay tempered and water quenched
• Hand polished with multiple grade sharpen stone
• Comes with a full tang blade and O-kissaki
• Two half HI on each side
• Can be fully disassembled and assembled
• Comes with a quality sword bag

Dragonflies as a Symbol of the Japanese Samurai

The Japanese Samurai honored the dragonfly in many ways. In the 17th century, high raking Japanese lords used dragonfly shaped helmets so they could be easily identified on the battlefield. The dragonfly image was often emblazoned on the hilts of swords, breastplates and arrow quivers. Because dragonflies were thought to be fearless, swift and courageous, they were believed to bring soldiers strength and protection.

Specifications

Total length: 40 inches
Blade up to habaki: 27 1/2 "
Tsuka: 11 inches
Weight: 2 pounds 5 ounces
Blade steel: AISI 1095 High forged carbon steel and traditional thermal clay differentiation.