Edo is the old name of Tokyo — the great capital of the samurai age, where the sword reached its height as both weapon and art. This katana carries that heritage in its most prized feature: a premium Hitatsura hamon, the rare full-coverage temper that scatters hardened activity across the whole blade rather than confining it to the edge.
Forging & Steel
The 72 cm blade is forged from high-carbon T10 tool steel and given a Hitatsura hamon — a complex, full-body temper pattern that demands precise clay-tempering and polishing to reveal. The result is both a striking visual record of the differential hardening and a working edge: hard and keen where it cuts, tough along the spine. The blade is sharpened and finished to a precision polish that lets the Hitatsura pattern read clearly.
Mounting & Fittings
The tsuba is carved copper, gilded and silvered, adding a rich visual narrative, while the saya is lacquered, painted wood dressed with a two-tone sageo. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine white shagreen with a copper menuki kit and two bamboo mekugi over a true full-tang blade, underlining the luxurious finish.
Specifications
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade steel | T10 steel with premium Hitatsura hamon, sharpened blade |
| Tsuba | Carved copper, gilded and silvered |
| Saya | Lacquered painted wood with bicolor sageo |
| Tsuka | Genuine white shagreen |
| Menuki | Copper menuki kit |
| Mekugi | 2 bamboo mekugi |
Dimensions
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Total length | 103 cm |
| Blade length | 72 cm |
| Handle length | 27 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.7 cm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
Is it battle-ready?
Yes. Edo is a sharpened, full-tang T10 blade with a real, premium Hitatsura hamon — a functional cutting katana that also stands among the most beautiful pieces we offer, light at 1.2 kg. For collectors weighing top-tier options, compare the three-steel Katana Enyou and the tiger-themed Katana Tora in our katana collection.
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