Kangeki means deep emotion — the rush a newcomer feels the first time a real blade meets its target. We built this T10 katana exactly for that moment: an honest, hardworking sword that lets an enthusiast experience the weapon in full detail without spending master-grade money. It is the kind of first blade that turns curiosity into a craft.
Forging & Steel
The blade is high-carbon T10 tool steel, differentially hardened so a visible hamon runs along the edge — the real boundary between a hard cutting edge and a more resilient spine. That construction is forgiving: it lets a beginner learn to cut cleanly without fear of a brittle failure, because the softer spine absorbs the shock that a fully hardened blade would not. The piece arrives with a uniquely hand-painted saya set off by a contrasting sageo, a finely carved iron tsuba, and a tsuka of solid wood wrapped in stingray leather for a sure grip that holds through repeated cuts. It is plenty of sword for the price, detailed enough to reward closer study, and built to be swung rather than shelved. The hand-painted scabbard and contrasting sageo give it a character far above its price, the kind of detail that keeps a beginner reaching for it. For a first functional katana, it is hard to fault.
Specifications
| Blade steel | T10 steel with hamon |
|---|---|
| Blade colour | Gray |
| Tsuba | Finely carved iron |
| Saya | Lacquered solid wood, hand-painted |
| Tsuka | Solid wood and stingray leather |
Dimensions
| Total length | 103 cm |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 71 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.75 cm |
| Handle length | 26 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
Is it battle-ready?
Yes. The T10 blade is sharpened and forgiving, which is exactly why it suits beginners who want to learn cutting without worry — a genuine functional sword, not a wall-hanger. See more in the katana collection, or step up to the T10 Miyamoto or the composite Densetsu.
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