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Kurokage Katana Sword (黒影) – Black Shadow

£215.00

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

The Kurokage katana sword (黒影, “Black Shadow”) channels the silent precision of feudal Japan’s shadow warriors into every detail of its construction. Forged in T10 high-carbon steel using traditional swordsmith methods, it pairs a shuriken-shaped tsuba with midnight blue stingray skin, black diamond-woven ito, and a hand-lacquered saya bearing its own kamon.

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Blade Material: No selection

T10 Steel
Blade colour: No selection

Steel
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Black lacquered wood with black shuriken-shaped kamon
Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

Black
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

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

Black braided diamond shape
Menuki (目貫): No selection

Black Dragon
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Black alloy round guard, hollowed out in the shape of a shuriken
Fuchi (縁): No selection

Smooth black alloy
Kashira (頭): No selection

Smooth black alloy
Habaki (鎺): No selection

Black alloy decorated with a swirling kamon evoking the shuriken
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

Kurokage Katana Sword, the Blade of Black Shadow

Its name says everything. Kurokage (黒影), Black Shadow, does not announce itself. It arrives in silence, carrying the weight of feudal Japan’s most disciplined warriors. The kanji 黒 (kuro) reaches beyond color into depth, mystery, and concealed strength, while 影 (kage) is the shadow that moves without sound. This Kurokage katana sword was designed around that duality: a blade of quiet menace and deliberate beauty, forged using traditional swordsmith methods in T10 steel, and finished with a koshirae of rare visual cohesion.

Kurokage Katana Sword (黒影) – Black Shadow
Kurokage Katana Sword (黒影) – Black Shadow

A Koshirae Built Around Shadow

The round black alloy tsuba is hollowed in the form of a shuriken, an emblem of precision and invisibility. The midnight blue faux stingray skin beneath the black diamond-pattern tsuka-ito creates a depth of texture that shifts under light, striking and restrained at once. Black menuki sculpted as dragons anchor the grip with symbols of power and wisdom. The Kurokage sword does not borrow its aesthetic from tradition. It embodies it.

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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From Handle to Saya, One Vision

The tsuka is constructed on a wooden core and hand-wrapped with black tsuka-ito in a precise hineri-maki diamond pattern, its tension even and its spacing immaculate, over midnight blue faux stingray skin that reads as almost indigo in shadow. The black alloy fuchi and kashira are matched exactly in finish and weight, completing a handle assembly that sits with authority in both hands. The habaki carries a swirling kamon motif that echoes the shuriken geometry of the tsuba, maintaining the thematic thread across every fitting. The black lacquered wooden saya is dressed with shuriken-shaped kamon, its kojiri and koiguchi in the same deep black, bound with a black sageo that disappears into the whole. From pommel to scabbard tip, the Black Shadow holds its identity without compromise, a collector’s piece built for those who understand that true power does not need to announce itself.

Steel, Shadow, and Edge

Steel, Shadow, and Edge

The T10 steel blade is forged in classic shinogi-zukuri, with a crisp taka-shinogi ridge, clean iori-mune, and moderate tori-zori true to Edo-period proportions. A well-defined chu-kissaki and precise yokote reflect careful polishing. No bo-hi interrupts the form, the blade speaks through its geometry alone.

An engraved horimono runs along the shinogi-ji, featuring intricate, script-like motifs reminiscent of traditional bonji. It adds symbolic depth and visual contrast, balancing austere structure with refined ornamentation.

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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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