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.
Verified owner
Loved this katana, it was beyond anything I imagined. Everyone who saw it fell in love with it. The swordsmiths who forged it couldn’t ask for anything better because the balance and weight are perfect. The decorative box was just beautiful. I’ll strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a katana, and I wanted to say a huge thank you for making my dream of owning a real katana come true.
It looked even better in person, no complaints from me at all
It’s a very beautiful and well handcrafted katana, couldn’t ask for more. I had it engraved and it arrived in a decorative box that exceeded my expectations. I haven’t used it yet but it’s sharp. If anyone wants a katana, this is the place to get it from. I’ll be ordering another one sometime soon.
Magnificent sword with an incredible cutting edge. Very happy with my purchase.
Katana arrived on time and it’s genuinely beautiful. Just a heads up though – there may be customs charges. I had to pay£10 to FedEx for customs fees, so factor that in.