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Hanae Katana Sword (花絵) – Floral Splendor

£215.00

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

Some blades carry an entire aesthetic world within their steel. The Hanae katana sword (花絵, “Floral Splendor”) is forged using traditional swordsmith methods in T10 high-carbon steel, its bo-hi groove cutting clean through a polished finish that shifts with the light. A chrysanthemum-engraved silver-plated alloy tsuba, white diamond-wrapped tsuka-ito, and a hand-lacquered saya painted with noble Japanese women complete a sword where every detail is a deliberate act of beauty.

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Hanae Katana Sword (花絵) – Floral Splendor
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Blade Material: No selection

T10 Steel

Blade colour: No selection

Steel

Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

White lacquered wood with paintings of traditional Japanese noblewomen

Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

White

Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

Fake white stingray skin and wood

Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): No selection

White diamond

Menuki (目貫): No selection

Golden dragon

Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Round, silver-plated alloy, engraved with chrysanthemums

Fuchi (縁): No selection

Silver alloy engraved with flowers

Kashira (頭): No selection

Silver alloy engraved with flowers

Habaki (鎺): No selection

Smooth 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

26.5

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

Hanae Katana Sword: a Poem Forged in Steel

Its name, Hanae (花絵), translates as Floral Splendor, and from the first glance, the blade earns every syllable. Pure white from saya to tsuka-ito, silver-colored fittings catching light like moonlit frost, a hand-painted scene of noblewomen unfolding along the lacquered scabbard: the Hanae katana sword does not simply occupy a space. It transforms it. This is a blade conceived as a complete aesthetic statement, where every fitting, every engraving, and every brushstroke participates in a single, unified visual poem rooted in classical Japan.

Hanae Katana Sword (花絵) – Floral Splendor
Hanae Katana Sword (花絵) – Floral Splendor

Craft Behind the Beauty

The Hanae katana is forged using traditional swordsmith methods in T10 steel, a high-carbon alloy chosen for its exceptional hardness and edge retention. The shinogi-zukuri blade, with its moderately curved tori-zori profile and chu-kissaki point, follows the harmonious proportions that defined the great Edo-period blades. A full-length bo-hi runs along the face, reducing blade weight while producing the characteristic tachi-kaze whisper on each draw. A visible hamon traces the boundary between hardened edge and polished flat, its gentle notare undulation a testament to the controlled discipline of the tempering process.

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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White, Gold and Silver

The Hanae sword is built around a deliberate three-tone palette: the purity of white, the warmth of gold, and the cool brilliance of silver. The round silver-plated tsuba is worked in ji-sukashi openwork, its lace-like negative space revealing chrysanthemum and floral motifs, symbols of longevity and nobility woven into the very structure of the guard. Matched silver fuchi and kashira carry engraved floral reliefs that echo the tsuba’s language across the entire mounting. Against the immaculate white tsuka-ito, braided in precise diamond hineri-maki over a samegawa foundation, a pair of gilded dragon menuki emerge as points of sovereign contrast, the mythical guardians of wisdom anchored beneath every grip.

The Saya as Living Canvas

The white lacquered wooden saya is where the Hanae katana transcends the boundaries of the functional object entirely. Hand-painted directly onto the high-gloss lacquer surface, a composition of traditional Japanese noblewomen in full court dress unfolds along the scabbard, a bijin scene of rare refinement that transforms each drawing of the blade into a deliberate, unhurried act. The white sageo cord completes the sheath, maintaining the chromatic unity that runs unbroken from the kashira to the saya tip. A warm brass habaki at the blade’s collar introduces the final note of the palette, its golden tone bridging steel and silver with quiet authority. The Hanae katana sword is not merely collected. It is contemplated, returned to, and never fully exhausted.

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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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