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Shinigami no Tsume Katana Sword (死神の爪) – The Grim Reaper’s Claw

£220.00

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

The Shinigami no Tsume katana sword takes its name from the claw of Japan’s god of death, and every detail honors that mythology. Forged using traditional swordsmith methods in black 1060 high-carbon steel with a bo-hi groove, its skull-adorned tsuba, faux white rayskin tsuka, and black lacquered saya carved with emerging skulls make this far more than a collector’s piece… it is a meditation cast in steel.

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Shinigami No Tsume Katana Sword (死神の爪) – The Grim Reaper’s Claw
Shinigami no Tsume Katana Sword (死神の爪) – The Grim Reaper’s Claw
£220.00

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Blade Material: No selection

1060 Steel
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Lacquered wood with white skulls
Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

Black and white
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

White faux stingray leather and wood
Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): No selection

Black diamond
Menuki (目貫): No selection

Silver
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Black alloy round guard with gold skull
Fuchi (縁): No selection

Black and gold brass
Kashira (頭): No selection

Black
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

Shinigami no Tsume Katana Sword: The Claw of Death

In Japanese mythology, the Shinigami is no mere phantom. It is the sovereign of transition, the force that severs the thread between the living and the dead with absolute precision. The Shinigami no Tsume katana sword (死神の爪) takes its name from this inescapable figure: tsume (爪), the claw, the grip of fate that no soul can escape. From the moment it enters a room, this blade commands silence. Its presence is not decorative. It is a declaration, dark, deliberate, and impossible to ignore.

Shinigami No Tsume Katana Sword (死神の爪) – The Grim Reaper’s Claw
Shinigami No Tsume Katana Sword (死神の爪) – The Grim Reaper’s Claw

A Vision Forged in Darkness

The Shinigami no Tsume sword is built around an uncompromising aesthetic vision, one that holds from the tip of the blade to the last inch of the scabbard. The 1060 high-carbon steel blade is finished in a deep, near-matte black that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Forged using traditional swordsmith methods and ground to a full-tang construction, this is a blade with genuine structural integrity beneath its dramatic exterior.

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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Gold Skulls: Black Steel

Every fitting on the Shinigami no Tsume katana has been designed as part of a single, unified vision. The round maru-gata tsuba is cast in high relief from dark alloy, its surface crowded with skulls and crossed bones rendered in striking gilded highlights against a blackened ground. A geometric scale pattern engraved into the brass fuchi adds a layer of detail that rewards close inspection. The tsuka itself is wrapped in a tight hineri-maki diamond pattern in black ito over faux white ray skin, the contrasting samegawa visible through each lozenge window, and gilded menuki anchoring the grip beneath the braid with quiet precision.

The Scabbard Speaks First

Before the blade is ever drawn, the saya announces what this katana is. The The Grim Reaper’s Claw scabbard is sheathed in a densely printed monochromatic skull motif, anatomically rendered skulls in overlapping layers across the entire body of the wood, teeth, eye sockets, and cranial sutures emerging from the black ground in white and grey tones. A gilded kurikata breaks the surface with a flash of warmth. The black-and-white striped sageo cord, tied in a decorative knot at the koiguchi, completes a presentation where every element is intentional. This is not a sword that waits quietly on a wall. It occupies the space around it, the way only something genuinely extraordinary can.

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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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