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This Japanese silk box protects your katana during transport! It’s also perfect for storing, carrying, and proudly showcasing your sword.
Important: All our katanas are made in the Japanese tradition, with a full tang build and a sharpened blade. Depending on the type of steel, the balance between durability, cutting ability, and prestige can vary: that’s what we explain below.
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Manganese steel is appreciated for getting an aesthetic and durable katana without investing a large budget. Its good surface durability and resistance to oxidation make it an ideal piece to display or handle during introductions. The metal remains intentionally more flexible than a performance steel, allowing it to absorb small everyday bumps while keeping a nice appearance.
1060 offers a very good compromise to move from aesthetics to practice. Its carbon content gives it good edge retention and correct rigidity, while remaining fairly forgiving if the path isn’t perfect. Depending on the forging method, you may even notice a slight temper line (hamon), a sign of a differential treatment that adds character to the blade.
T10 is aimed at performance : its high carbon content and the addition of tungsten give it excellent edge retention and marked wear resistance. When it is differentially hardened, the hamon, that traditional temper line, appears. Concretely, the spine of the blade keeps a bit of flexibility, while the edge becomes very hard : this combination promotes clean, repeatable cuts while protecting the blade against stress.
Damascus appeals through its swirling patterns obtained via folded steel layers and revealed with acid. Each blade is unique, almost like a fingerprint. Its durability is correct, but its primary interest remains visual presence and symbolism. It is chosen for the pleasure of the eyes and the prestige of a piece marked by the art of forging.
San-Mai construction brings a real practical benefit : the very hard central core ensures a high-performing edge, while the two outer layers, softer, absorb stress. Depending on the forge, the temper line (hamon) may be visible and highlight the transition between hardness levels. This classic Japanese blade architecture produces balanced, safe, and durable blades for regular and advanced practice.
Tamahagane embodies pure tradition : born from an ancestral process, it features a lively grain and a natural hamon that tells the story of the smith’s work. The material is selected and purified by hand, then assembled meticulously. Beyond possible performance, what is sought here is authenticity, history, and the master’s signature : each blade is a unique piece with a strong character.
| Durability | Sharpness | Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1060 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| T10 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Damascus | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| San-Mai | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Tamahagane | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
For cutting-focused use: T10, San-Mai, and Tamahagane offer high performance and very good edge retention.
For decoration: Manganese and Damascus are preferred for their visual appeal and accessibility.
To get started: 1060 steel is an excellent compromise between durability, feel, and budget.
