Byakutora Katana Sword (白虎) specifications
- Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
- T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
- Scabbard (Saya 鞘): made of grainy white lacquered wood with painted tigers, black ends (Kojiri and Koiguchi).
- Sageo (下げ緒): white.
- Handle (Tsuka 柄): made of faux white stingray leather and wood.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): white braided above the handle in a diamond pattern.
- Menuki (目貫): silver.
- Guard (Tsuba 鍔): round, silver-plated alloy with carved animals.
- Fuchi (縁): silver alloy engraved with symbols of winds and oceans.
- Kashira (頭): silver alloy engraved with symbols of winds and oceans.
- Habaki (鎺): carved silver alloy.
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
Byakutora katana sword: design and finishes
The Byakutora (白虎) or White Tiger katana sword is one of the four divine creatures in Chinese and Japanese mythology. In tradition, the White Tiger represents brute strength tempered by wisdom, as well as protection against evil forces. This katana captures this spiritual essence through its immaculate aesthetics and symbolic details.
Its T10 steel blade features a natural finish that reveals the raw beauty of forged metal, while the round silver alloy guard (Tsuba) features engravings of animals that pay homage to mythological beasts. The handle (Tsuka) harmoniously combines white faux stingray skin with white diamond-patterned braiding (Tsuka-ITO), creating a firm and elegant grip. The silver Menuki add subtle accents, while the Fuchi and Kashira, both engraved with symbols of wind and ocean, evoke the natural forces mastered by the White Tiger. The scabbard (Saya) is the most spectacular element, with its grainy white lacquer adorned with painted tigers, framed by black ends that create a striking contrast.



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