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Shimokaminari Katana - 黒雪刀
| Blade Steel | Damascus Steel - Dark Finish |
| Construction | Full Tang, Handcrafted, Sharpened |
| Overall Length | 105 cm / 41 in |
| Blade Length | 72 cm / 28 in |
| Blade Width | 3.2 cm / 1.2 in |
| Blade Thickness | 0.7 cm / 0.27 in |
| Handle Length | 30 cm / 11.8 in |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Gold-tone finish - sculptural dragon relief |
| Habaki | Brass - rain-stripe vertical texture |
| Ito | Navy cotton |
| Rayskin (Same) | Synthetic |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Dark saya with white crackle decoration (shown) |
| Sageo | Navy |
| Includes | Katana + matching saya + wooden stand |
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To maintain your katana's appearance and performance over time, we recommend:
- Regularly wiping the blade with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and moisture.
- Applying a light coat of choji oil to prevent rust (for carbon steel blades).
- Storing the sword in a dry place, preferably inside its saya.
- Avoiding direct contact with hard surfaces to preserve sharpness and finish.
For more care tips, check our full maintenance guide in the FAQ section.
Every katana we offer carries the essence of centuries-old craftsmanship.
More than just a weapon, the katana symbolizes discipline, honor, and mastery.
Our artisans draw inspiration from traditional forging methods to ensure each blade reflects the spirit of the samurai - strength, precision, and soul.
Owning one is not just about aesthetics - it’s about carrying a piece of that legacy.
This katana is designed to offer a perfect balance between blade and handle.
Its ergonomic tsuka (handle) allows a secure two-handed grip, while the weight distribution ensures smooth, fluid movement.
Sold for collection and display. Handle carefully when placing on a stand or carrying out maintenance.
Dark Damascus / white crackle saya / Shimokaminari
A gold-toned dragon guard is the brightest detail on Shimokaminari. Behind it, navy wrapping and a dark blade keep the colors subdued. The saya breaks up that darkness with a dense white crackle pattern, while the brass collar adds fine vertical texture. It is a dark Damascus katana with most of its contrast concentrated around the fittings.
The blade
The blade is specified as Damascus steel with a dark finish. Fine grain remains visible across the blade face in the close-up, though it is subtler than on a bright polished blade. It is listed at 72 cm, sharpened and full tang. The dark color is a surface appearance; the listing does not specify the process used to create that finish.
The fittings
The guard has a gold-toned finish, raised dragon forms and open spaces around the design. Its base alloy is not specified. Below it, the brass collar carries close vertical lines. Navy cotton ito covers synthetic rayskin on the handle. The photographed saya has white crackle decoration over a dark base, with navy cord and lighter accents near the opening.
Kurojin Raikiba adds bold white lightning-shaped decoration to black-finished 1060 steel. The Full Black katana keeps a darker overall palette. Shimokaminari instead combines subtle blade grain with a warmer dragon guard and a strongly patterned saya.
In your collection
A wooden display stand and matching saya are listed with the sword. A plain, lighter background makes the dark steel easier to see, while soft angled light helps reveal its grain. Keep the white crackle pattern facing outward and allow clearance for the sword's 105 cm overall length.
Keep moisture and fingerprints off the steel, following the Care & Maintenance instructions above. Use a soft cloth around the sculpted guard and textured collar. Avoid abrasive polishing on the dark blade finish or crackle-pattern lacquer, and keep oil away from the navy wrapping.
Shimokaminari is listed as Damascus steel with a dark finish. Kurojin Raikiba is a separate model that lists black-finished 1060 steel.
Fine grain is visible in the blade close-up. It is less prominent than the grain on a bright silver-colored blade and depends on the angle of the light.
The confirmed description is a gold-toned finish with sculpted dragon relief. Its underlying alloy remains unspecified, so it is not presented as solid gold, copper or brass.
It is white crackle decoration over a dark scabbard finish. Frost describes the appearance of the pattern, not a treatment applied to the blade.
Navy cotton ito over synthetic rayskin. The cotton keeps the handle dark while adding a blue tone beside the gold-colored guard.
No. Steel construction, surface finish and heat treatment are separate details. An authentic clay-tempered hamon is not specified for this model. See the steel guide for those distinctions.
The sword measures 105 cm overall, with a 72 cm blade and 30 cm handle. The listing includes a matching saya and wooden display stand.
Yes. It has a sharpened, full-tang blade and is sold for collection and display. Keep the edge securely positioned and handle it carefully during maintenance.
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Customer reviews
Good sword, small issue on arrival
Saya mouth was slightly loose when I got it, fitting tape sorted it. Balance is great though. People at my dojo always ask about it.
Way better than I expected
Hamon is clean, handle wrap tight, saya closes solid. Came in a wooden box. No complaints at all for the price.
Got it as a gift, he was speechless
Bought for my boyfriend who does iaido. He said the fit and finish were legit. I knew nothing about swords, site made it easy to pick.
Nice blade but took 2 weeks to arrive
Damascus looks great. Shipping to Portland took forever and tracking was dead for a week. Quality is there, logistics need work.
Third order, still no complaints
Ordered three times over two years. Always well packed, matches the photos. Support replied same day. Will keep coming back.
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