Hanae Katana Sword (花絵) – Floral Splendor

Hanae Katana Sword (花絵) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Bo-Hi (棒樋): groove on the blade.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): white lacquered wooden sheath decorated with paintings depicting traditional Japanese noblewomen.
• Sageo (下げ緒): white.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): handle made of faux white stingray leather and wood.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): white braided above the handle in diamond patterns.
• Menuki (目貫): golden dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): round, silver-plated alloy, engraved with chrysanthemum motifs.
• Fuchi (縁): silver alloy engraved with flowers.
• Kashira (頭): silver alloy engraved with flowers.
• Habaki (鎺): smooth brass.

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

Hanae Katana Sword: design and finishes

The name Hanae (花絵), which literally means “floral splendor,” evokes the delicate art of depicting flowers in traditional Japanese culture. This name perfectly captures the essence of this katana, which celebrates the fleeting beauty of nature.

The natural-colored T10 steel blade features a polished finish that reveals the subtle nuances of the metal, while the bo-hi carves an elegant groove that lightens the overall design and produces a characteristic whistling sound when moved. The round silver-plated alloy tsuba features finely chiseled chrysanthemum motifs, symbols of longevity and nobility in Japanese tradition. The handle harmoniously combines white samegawa stingray skin and wood, wrapped in white tsuka-ito braiding with diamond patterns that provide a secure and aesthetic grip. The menuki represent a golden dragon, the mythical guardian of wisdom and strength, while the silver alloy fuchi and kashira are adorned with delicate floral engravings. The white lacquered scabbard provides an exceptional canvas for paintings depicting noble Japanese women in traditional costume, creating an ensemble of rare visual sophistication.