The Japanese katana is one of the most iconic and revered symbols of Japan. It was never just a weapon\u2014it represented culture, class, discipline, and the very soul of the samurai. Forged through a demanding and almost spiritual process, the katana earned its legendary status through both its deadly efficiency and the sheer artistry behind its creation. <\/p>\n
The Kinriko Mitsudomoe Koshirae Katana is a faithful replica made using the same materials and methods used in traditional Japanese swordsmithing.<\/p>\n
Kinriko refers to a golden style of swords once reserved for the nobility\u2014gold not just in color, but in symbolism. In the samurai world, gold-toned blades were seen as marks of prestige. Mitsudomoe is the triple-comma motif carved into the fittings\u2014an ancient symbol that represents the balance and eternal struggle between heaven, earth, and humanity. Koshirae means \u201cfittings,\u201d referring to every individual piece that brings the sword together. Believe it or not, the entire structure is held by a single bamboo mekugi peg inside the handle\u2014just as it was done for centuries.<\/p>\n
The blade itself is made from real tamahagane steel, the same material used in historical Japanese swords. It\u2019s hand-forged and folded in the traditional way, then clay-tempered to create a genuine hamon\u2014an undulating temper line that not only looks stunning but also hardens the edge for better cutting performance. This version doesn\u2019t have a bohi groove, which gives it more weight and impact when cutting through targets like tatami mats or water bottles. The blade is brought to life with a Sashikomi A++ polish\u2014a long process that takes months to complete and delivers unmatched visual depth and definition in the steel.<\/p>\n
The handle is made in the jabara-maki style, using real silk tightly wrapped over authentic antique rayskin, complete with prominent emperor nodes near the kashira (pommel). All fittings are crafted from brass and decorated with the Kinriko Mitsudomoe motif.<\/p>\n
The scabbard is fitted with real horn at key contact points\u2014a traditional material used by samurai for its lightweight strength. It\u2019s polished to a gleaming, golden shine that catches the light beautifully. <\/p>\n
It also includes a kogai, a traditional hairpin tool that samurai used to secure their hair or tuck it under their eboshi headgear\u2014an uncommon and striking detail that adds even more character to the set.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Japanese katana is one of the most iconic and revered symbols of Japan. It was never just a weapon\u2014it represented culture, class, discipline, and the very soul of the samurai. Forged through a demanding and almost spiritual process, the katana earned its legendary status through both its deadly efficiency and the sheer artistry behind its creation. <\/p>\n
The Kinriko Mitsudomoe Koshirae Katana is a faithful replica made using the same materials and methods used in traditional Japanese swordsmithing.<\/p>\n
Kinriko refers to a golden style of swords once reserved for the nobility\u2014gold not just in color, but in symbolism. In the samurai world, gold-toned blades were seen as marks of prestige. Mitsudomoe is the triple-comma motif carved into the fittings\u2014an ancient symbol that represents the balance and eternal struggle between heaven, earth, and humanity. Koshirae means \u201cfittings,\u201d referring to every individual piece that brings the sword together. Believe it or not, the entire structure is held by a single bamboo mekugi peg inside the handle\u2014just as it was done for centuries.<\/p>\n
The blade itself is made from real tamahagane steel, the same material used in historical Japanese swords. It\u2019s hand-forged and folded in the traditional way, then clay-tempered to create a genuine hamon\u2014an undulating temper line that not only looks stunning but also hardens the edge for better cutting performance. This version doesn\u2019t have a bohi groove, which gives it more weight and impact when cutting through targets like tatami mats or water bottles. The blade is brought to life with a Sashikomi A++ polish\u2014a long process that takes months to complete and delivers unmatched visual depth and definition in the steel.<\/p>\n
The handle is made in the jabara-maki style, using real silk tightly wrapped over authentic antique rayskin, complete with prominent emperor nodes near the kashira (pommel). All fittings are crafted from brass and decorated with the Kinriko Mitsudomoe motif.<\/p>\n
The scabbard is fitted with real horn at key contact points\u2014a traditional material used by samurai for its lightweight strength. It\u2019s polished to a gleaming, golden shine that catches the light beautifully. <\/p>\n
It also includes a kogai, a traditional hairpin tool that samurai used to secure their hair or tuck it under their eboshi headgear\u2014an uncommon and striking detail that adds even more character to the set.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":108977,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"brands":[1585],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[124,89,84,85,83],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-product","13":"product","14":"first","15":"onbackorder","16":"taxable","17":"shipping-taxable","18":"purchasable","19":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/109001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"brands","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brands?post=109001"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=109001"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=109001"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swordis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=109001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}