Amekaze Katana Sword (雨風) – Rain and Wind

Amekaze Katana Sword (雨風) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Blue T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Bo-Hi (棒樋): visible on the blade.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): lacquered wood with a black-to-gray gradient and blue patterns evoking the wind, black kojiri and koiguchi.
• Sageo (下げ緒): blue cord.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): made of faux white stingray leather on wood.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): blue diamond pattern weave.
• Menuki (目貫): silver dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): round silver alloy form engraved with reeds and birds, with kozuka-hitsu.
• Fuchi (縁): silver alloy decorated with floral motifs.
• Kashira (頭): silver alloy decorated with floral motifs.
• Habaki (鎺): silver alloy with grid pattern.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 27.95in
• Overall length including handle: 40.55in
• Length with scabbard: 41.34in
• Handle length: 10.43in
• Blade thickness: 0.28in
• Blade width: 1.26in
• Weight: 2.76 lb
• Package weight: 3.42 lb

Accessories

• Scabbard: Included
• Katana stand: Not included

Amekaze katana sword: design and finishes

The Amekaze katana sword evokes the natural power of the elements in perpetual motion. In Japanese, “ame” (雨) means rain, while “kaze” (風) means wind. This combination symbolizes the transformative power of nature and the ability to adapt to change. In samurai tradition, these elements represent the fluidity of combat and the harmony between brute force and graceful movement.

Its T10 steel blade features a deep blue hue reminiscent of storm clouds, while the bo-hi lightens the structure and creates a distinctive whistling sound when moved. The round silver alloy tsuba features delicate engravings of wind-bent reeds and birds in flight, complemented by a functional kozuka-hitsu. The handle combines the rough texture of white faux samegawa with blue tsuka-ito braiding in a diamond pattern, creating a firm and elegant grip. The menuki represent a silver dragon, symbolizing mastery of the elements, while the matching fuchi and kashira feature delicate floral motifs. The lacquered wooden saya features a subtle gradient from deep black to stormy gray, adorned with blue patterns that seem to dance like the wind across its surface.