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Bushin Katana Sword (武心) – Martial Spirit

£205.00

1060 Steel Balanced edge retention and durability.
full tangBlade running through the entire handle for maximum strength.

The Bushin katana sword (武心, “Heart of the Warrior”) is forged using traditional swordsmith methods in deep black 1060 carbon steel, its notare hamon, the gold and silver samurai-engraved tsuba, white ray skin tsuka, and lacquered saya depicting feudal Japanese scenes complete a blade where martial spirit and refined beauty are inseparable.

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Bushin Katana Sword (武心) – Martial Spirit
Bushin Katana Sword (武心) – Martial Spirit
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Blade Material: No selection

1060 Steel

Blade colour: No selection

Black

Hamon: No selection

With Hamon

Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Black and gray lacquered wood with a design featuring a samurai and a Japanese city

Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

Silver

Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

White faux stingray leather and wood

Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): No selection

Silver faux leather in diamond pattern

Menuki (目貫): No selection

Silver

Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Golden and silver rounded shape with samurai carved into the guard

Fuchi (縁): No selection

Golden and silver

Kashira (頭): No selection

Golden and silver

Habaki (鎺): No selection

Brass

Blade length (cm): No selection

71

Overall length including handle (cm): No selection

103

Length with scabbard (cm): No selection

105

Handle length (cm): No selection

26

Blade thickness (cm): No selection

0.7

Blade width (cm): No selection

3.2

Weight (kg): No selection

1.3

Package weight (kg): No selection

1.6

Bushin Katana Sword: the Heart of the Warrior

Its name says everything. Bushin (武心) translates as Heart of the Warrior, a union of 武 (bu, martial valor) and 心 (shin, spirit and pure intention). This is not merely a decorative philosophy inscribed on a blade. It is the organizing principle behind every decision made in the conception of this Bushin katana sword: a deep black 1060 steel blade, a hamon, a tsuba and a lacquered saya alive with samurai and castle engravings, and fittings that speak the language of bushido with unwavering clarity.

Bushin Katana Sword (武心) – Martial Spirit
Bushin Katana Sword (武心) – Martial Spirit

A Blade Forged in Tradition

The Bushin sword begins where all great katana begin: in the steel. The 1060 carbon steel blade, forged using traditional swordsmith methods, carries a deep black patina that makes the notare hamon all the more striking. This undulating line is running the full length of the blade and wrapping cleanly around the kissaki in a boshi sweep.

Traditional Craftsmanship, Uncompromising Quality

A katana is more than a sword, it’s a symbol of precision, discipline, and Japanese heritage. Our katanas are crafted with respect for traditional sword-making standards, offering you a reliable, durable, and beautifully finished blade. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced collector, you’ll find the perfect katana for your needs.

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Steel, Lacquer and Legend

A bo-hi runs the length of the blade, reducing weight with precision while producing the characteristic whisper of movement that practitioners recognize instantly. The rounded tsuba, rendered in a gold and silver alloy with finely chiseled samurai scenes on both faces, anchors the Bushin katana visually and physically. The brass habaki seats cleanly at the blade-handle junction, flanked by matched seppa in warm gold tone. The handle itself is wrapped in silver faux leather braiding, laid in a precise diamond hineri-maki pattern over a white faux stingray leather foundation, delivering a firm, controlled grip. Silver menuki complete the ensemble with quiet authority.

The Soul of the Samurai on Display

The black and gray lacquered wooden saya is not a scabbard but a second canvas. Carved scenes depict armored samurai warriors and the tiered silhouette of a traditional Japanese castle, creating a narrative that continues the spirit of the blade itself. The silver sageo, koiguchi collar, and kurikata ring complete a fully unified design language that moves from steel to lacquer without interruption. This is the expression of Martial Spirit made physical: a katana where every surface, every fitting, every line of engraving declares the same truth. True beauty in a warrior’s blade is never accidental. It is the outward form of an inward discipline, and the Bushin earns its place on any wall worthy of it.

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We partner with UPS and EMS to provide you with reliable, high-quality shipping service.

Delivery is free on all orders placed on our site, with no minimum purchase required.

Once your order is validated, our team processes it within 24 business hours. Your order is then shipped within 1 to 15 business days. You will generally receive your package within 15 business days from your order date, though in some cases delivery may take up to 36 business days. Our katanas are forged by master swordsmiths in Longquan, China, a region with centuries of unrivalled blade-making heritage. Each katana is dispatched directly from our workshops, allowing us to deliver exceptional quality at an honest price. From the moment your order is placed, you will receive email updates so you can track your shipment every step of the way.

Every item undergoes rigorous quality checks before being shipped. Our team oversees each step of the process to ensure your order meets the highest standards.

If your package has not arrived within 36 business days from your order date, please contact us at contact@japanese-swords.co.uk and we will take care of it.

You have one hour after your order is confirmed to notify us of any address error by email. After this period, we cannot guarantee a correction. A misrouted package may result in incorrect delivery or a failed delivery attempt. We strongly encourage you to double-check your shipping information before confirming your order.

You have 30 days from receipt of your package to report a problem or request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned in its original, unused condition and will undergo a quality check. If the check is successful, the refund will be issued to your original payment method within a few business days.

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