Tonbo Katana Sword (トンボ ) – Dragonfly

Tonbo Katana Sword (トンボ ) specifications

• Hand-sharpening and polishing of kissaki and mune, all finishing by hand.
• Blade: T10 steel, sharpened or unsharpened on request, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): obtained by differential clay tempering, midare shape.
• Saya (鞘): painted wood, red roses and autumnal orange leaves.
• Sageo (下げ緒): thick, black.
• Tsuka (柄): real white ray skin.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): black braided above the handle, diamond pattern.
• Menuki (目貫): dragonfly, black.
• Tsuba (鍔): rectangular brass dish engraved with dragonflies.
• Fuchi (縁): engraved brass, hallmarked, black, matching the guard.
• Kashira (頭): brass.
• Habaki (鎺): engraved brass with black stippling.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 28.35 in
• Overall length including handle: 40.16 in
• Length with scabbard: 41.34 in
• Handle length: 10.63 in
• Blade thickness: 0.276 in
• Blade width: 1.260 in
• Weight: 3.09 lbs
• Package weight: 4.41 lbs

Accessories

• Katana stand: Not included
• Scabbard: Included

Tonbo Katana Sword: design and finishes

The Tonbo katana sword (トンボ) also known as the Dragonfly is characterized by its T10 steel blade, renowned for its strength and beauty. Its hamon, obtained by differential clay tempering, features a unique Midare pattern. The painted wooden saya is adorned with red roses and autumnal orange leaves, reflecting the ephemeral beauty of nature. The handle, wrapped in real white ray skin and woven with black ito in a diamond pattern, offers an exceptional grip. The menuki, representing black dragonflies, symbolized courage and victory in samurai times. The rectangular brass guard is beautifully engraved with dragonflies, matched with a brass Fuchi and Kashira, giving the katana a noble, refined look. The engraved brass Habaki dotted in black completes the look.