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Tsuchigumo Katana
Tsuchigumo Katana
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Description
Description
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade Material | Spring Steel |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Solid Copper Fittings with traditional engravings |
| Guard (Tsuba 鍔) | Antique-style copper tsuba featuring a frog motif, symbol of good fortune and safe travels |
| Scabbard (Saya 鞘) | Hand-painted black lacquer saya with marbled white veins |
| Handle (Tsuka 柄) | Black cotton ito over imitation stingray skin (samegawa) Iron Menuki set Two Bamboo Mekugi securing the full tang |
DIMENSIONS
| Overall Length | 103 cm (40.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 71 cm (28 inches) |
| Handle Length | 27 cm (10.6 inches) |
| Blade Width | 3.2 cm (1.25 inches) |
Description
The Tsuchigumo Katana (土蜘蛛), named after the mythical Japanese “earth spider,” represents stealth, patience, and deadly precision. Its design blends traditional craftsmanship with modern refinement.
Blade (刀身): Forged from resilient spring steel, this katana offers both flexibility and durability, perfect for martial practice or elegant display.
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): The tsuba depicts a detailed frog in copper relief — a symbol of protection and transformation — crafted with exquisite texture and antique finishing.
Handle (Tsuka 柄): Wrapped in black cotton over imitation stingray skin, the tsuka provides a solid grip and a refined aesthetic, enhanced by hand-placed iron menuki and twin mekugi pins for secure assembly.
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): The saya features a marbled black-and-white lacquer pattern, creating a dynamic contrast that evokes the natural texture of stone and shadow — true to the spirit of Tsuchigumo.
Elegant, balanced, and enigmatic — the Tsuchigumo Katana captures the essence of ancient folklore and warrior craftsmanship.
Craftsmanship That Cheap Replicas Can’t Match
Authentic craftsmanship meets modern standards. See how our katanas compare to mass-produced replicas.
| Feature | Our Katana | Cheap Replica |
|---|---|---|
| Steel quality |
1060 carbon steel, • Manganese steel • T10 steel with Hamon/Damascus
|
Stainless decorative
|
| Sharpening |
Hand-polished edge
|
Dull edge
|
| Construction |
Full tang
|
Rat tail tang
|
| Fittings |
Brass & copper
|
Zinc alloy
|
| Saya |
Hardwood lacquered
|
Plastic saya
|
| Quality |
Quality-Controlled
|
No quality control
|