Yoru means night — and this katana was forged to carry the night in its colour. The blade runs a deep blue, broken by an artificial hamon that ripples down the edge like moonlight scattering across dark water. There is a theme of hope folded into that darkness — light found in every shadow.
Forging & Steel
The blade is manganese steel, tough and forgiving — a sensible choice for an entry-level sword meant to be handled, swung and learned on. The hamon here is an etched, decorative temper line rather than a clay-quench line, giving the blade its night-on-water look without a master-grade price. It is steel that takes a beginner’s mistakes in stride and keeps its edge through honest practice.
Mount & Fittings
A sculpted brass tsuba holds the collar, the saya is solid lacquered wood, and the handle is wrapped in stingray-imitation leather for a grip that stays secure and comfortable in the hand. The mount is full and traditional in shape, nothing cut to reach the price — so a newcomer learns the real proportions and balance of a katana rather than a stripped-down approximation. It is a complete sword to begin on, blue as the night it is named for.
Specifications
| Blade steel | Manganese steel |
|---|---|
| Blade colour | Blue |
| Blade finish | Artificial hamon |
| Tsuba | Sculpted brass |
| Saya | Solid lacquered wood |
| Tsuka | Stingray-imitation leather |
Dimensions
| Total length | 103 cm |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 71 cm |
| Handle length | 26 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.7 cm |
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. The Yoru sits at the entry tier on purpose: a striking blue manganese blade, a full traditional mount and a comfortable wrap, at a price that lets a newcomer start without overreaching. For another entry-level option see the Katana Jin, or step up to the folded grain of the Katana Midori no yoru. Explore the full katana collection.
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