Kokuyami Katana Sword (黒闇) specifications
- Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
- Black T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
- Scabbard (Saya 鞘): gray lacquered wooden sheath with painted demons.
- Sageo (下げ緒): gray.
- Handle (Tsuka 柄): made of faux black stingray leather and wood.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): gray braided above the handle with diamond patterns.
- Menuki (目貫): black dragon.
- Guard (Tsuba 鍔): skull shape with serrated bottom, alloy.
- Fuchi (縁): smooth black alloy.
- Kashira (頭): smooth black alloy.
- Habaki (鎺): silver.
Dimensions
- Blade length: 27.95in
- Overall length including handle: 40.55in
- Length with scabbard: 41.34
- 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
Kokuyami Katana Sword: design and finishes
The name Kokuyami (黒闇) evokes the depths of absolute darkness, where even light itself seems to disappear. This name reveals the mysterious nature of this blade, designed to embody the silent power that lies dormant in the darkness. The kanji 黒 (koku, black) and 闇 (yami, darkness) together form a concept that transcends simple color to express a primordial force, one that precedes creation and follows destruction.
The T10 steel blade features a deep black coating that absorbs light and gives the whole piece an imposing presence. The skull-shaped tsuba with serrated edges evokes mortality and transformation, while its durable alloy ensures effective protection. The handle harmoniously combines black faux stingray skin with wood, creating a firm and comfortable grip. The gray braiding (tsuka-ito) forms diamond patterns that intertwine elegantly, while the menuki represent a black dragon, a symbol of mystical power. The smooth black alloy fuchi and kashira complete this dark aesthetic, contrasting subtly with the silver habaki. The gray lacquered wooden scabbard is adorned with painted demons that reinforce the mysterious atmosphere of this piece, accompanied by a matching gray sageo.



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