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Byakutora Katana Sword (白虎) – White Tiger

£225.00

T10 Steel High hardness and excellent cutting performance.
full tangBlade running through the entire handle for maximum strength.

The Byakutora katana sword draws its soul from one of East Asia’s most revered mythological forces: the White Tiger, guardian of strength and protector against darkness. Forged using traditional swordsmith methods in T10 high-carbon steel, it pairs a natural-finish blade with a fully hand-wrapped white silk tsuka and a white lacquered saya adorned with painted tigers, silver engravings of wind and ocean on every fitting.

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Byakutora Katana Sword (白虎) – White Tiger
Byakutora Katana Sword (白虎) – White Tiger
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Blade Material: No selection

T10 Steel
Blade colour: No selection

Steel
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Grainy white lacquered wood with painted tigers
Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

White
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

Faux white stingray leather and wood
Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): No selection

White braided diamond shape
Menuki (目貫): No selection

Silver
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Round, silver-plated alloy with carved animals
Fuchi (縁): No selection

Silver alloy engraved with symbol of winds and oceans
Kashira (頭): No selection

Silver alloy engraved with symbol of winds and oceans
Habaki (鎺): No selection

Carved silver alloy
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

26.5
Blade thickness (cm): No selection

0.7
Blade width (cm): No selection

3.2
Weight (kg): No selection

1.25
Package weight (kg): No selection

1.55

The Byakutora Katana Sword, Guardian of the West

In Chinese and Japanese mythology, the Byakutora stands apart from all other divine creatures. The White Tiger, guardian of the West, embodiment of military virtue and elemental power, commands reverence not through ferocity alone, but through the rare union of raw strength and sovereign wisdom. This Byakutora katana sword was conceived to carry that weight entirely, a blade where every surface, every fitting, every curve of lacquered wood speaks the same mythological language with unwavering intent.

Byakutora Katana Sword (白虎) – White Tiger
Byakutora Katana Sword (白虎) – White Tiger

A Blade Worthy of Its Legend

The Byakutora katana is built on a foundation of T10 steel, forged using traditional swordsmith methods into a full-tang shinogi-zukuri blade with a classical tori-zori curvature, the characteristic arc of Edo-period katana that defines both silhouette and handling presence. The chū-kissaki tip is cleanly proportioned, its yokote line precisely executed. The blade face carries a dual-sided horimono of rare symbolic depth: a dragon emerging from turbulent clouds on the omote face, and a Buddhist vajra paired with a Sanskrit bonji character on the ura, protection and elemental power, layered with historical and spiritual intention.

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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The Tiger on Every Surface

What elevates the Byakutora sword beyond ornamental convention is the absolute thematic unity of its koshirae. The round tsuba, cast in silver-toned alloy with a takabori high-relief technique, presents a white tiger in a dramatic leaping pose, muscular tension, stripes, claws, and fierce expression all rendered with striking clarity. The matched fuchi and kashira, engraved with scrolling wind and ocean motifs, extend the same decorative vocabulary to the handle collar and pommel. Beneath a crisp white hineri-maki diamond wrap, white samegawa provides the grip foundation in proper traditional layering, with silver menuki set at their correct offset positions. Every component reinforces the same presence.

The Saya That Stops the Room

The saya is the defining centerpiece of this katana. White lacquered to a mirror-smooth gloss finish, it carries painted byakko imagery in the nihonga tradition: multiple tigers in dynamic poses, crouching, leaping, confrontational, set against swirling clouds and accents of gold and deep ochre. Black hardware at the koiguchi, kurikata, and kojiri provides a deliberate tonal contrast that frames the white lacquer with precision and authority. A white sageo completes the ensemble. This is a sword that does not simply occupy space on a stand or a wall. The Byakutora katana sword commands it, as the White Tiger commands the cardinal direction it was born to guard.

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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.

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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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