Jundo means purity — and this katana earns the name by leaving nothing in the way. No loud colour, no ornament for its own sake: just a clean grey T10 blade, carved brass fittings, and the honest geometry of a working sword. It is built for the practitioner taking a first serious step into cutting, or for the collector who wants restraint.
Forging & Steel
The blade is forged from grey T10 high-carbon steel and differentially hardened to the right level — hard enough for a keen, sharp edge, with a visible hamon temper line tracing the boundary between hardened edge and resilient spine. That makes it suitable for genuine training and demonstration cutting while staying forgiving in less practised hands — a sensible balance for a first serious cutting blade.
The fittings are turned in highly detailed brass: a solid carved tsuba, with kashira and habaki to match. The saya is lacquered wood, and the solid-wood tsuka is wrapped in genuine shagreen for a firm, sure grip. The whole sword is presented as a centrepiece — a piece that holds its own on a stand and in the hand alike.
Specifications
| Blade colour | Grey |
|---|---|
| Blade steel | T10 steel with hamon |
| Tsuba | Solid carved brass |
| Saya | Lacquered wood |
| Tsuka | Solid wood and shagreen |
Dimensions
| Total length | 103 cm |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 71 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.75 cm |
| Handle length | 26 cm |
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. The Jundo is forgiving and uncomplicated — a clean T10 blade hardened for a sharp edge that takes training and demonstration cutting well, making it a strong choice for a first cutting katana. It is functional and sharp, sold for trained, responsible use.
For the next steps in T10, see the bo-hi Katana Kurao and the red Katana Ketsueki, or browse the full katana collection.
