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Japanese Maru 1060 Katana in Violet - Genuine Wavy Hamon
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SKU: KAT-022This katana is forged from a single piece of 1060 carbon steel (maru construction, 丸), with differential tempering that leaves a clearly visible, wavy temper line along the edge, evoking the appearance of traditional Japanese blades. Its textured guard, reminiscent of scales, along with the deep violet hilt, gives it a distinctive and striking character within the range.
The manufacturer also presents this piece under the name Murasaki no Kiba (紫の牙), the Purple Fang, with its own story: it is said to have been forged in a secluded workshop for a noble warrior, guardian of imperial secrets; that the violet of its hilt represents nobility and the link between the world of men and the world of spirits; that the golden details are fragments of an ancient imperial seal; and that its guard evokes a mythical, protective serpent watching over its wielder. It is a story created by the manufacturer as part of the product's identity, not a documented historical fact.
Identification
- Type of piece
- Katana (刀) - Japanese long sword
- Model
- Maru 1060 Katana in Violet - Genuine Wavy Hamon
- Historical period depicted
- Edo period inspiration (江戸時代, 1603-1868), one-piece construction (maru, 丸)
Blade (Ha)
- Steel type
- 1060 carbon steel, forged in one piece (maru construction, 丸)
- Overall length
- 76 cm
- Blade length
- 53 cm (長さ, nagasa)
- Blade width
- 3 cm
- Spine thickness
- 6 mm
- Tip type (kissaki)
- Chu-kissaki (中切先)
- Hamon type
- Notare (のたれ), clearly visible wavy temper line
- Hardening method
- Differential hardening (焼き入れ, yaki-ire) on 1060 steel
- Blade finish
- Polished, with visible temper line
- Edge condition
- Unsharpened, decorative
Grip (Tsuka)
- Tsuka length
- 23 cm (柄, tsuka)
- Core material
- Magnolia wood (朴の木, honoki)
- Samegawa (rayskin)
- Ivory-coloured synthetic samegawa, under the wrap (鮫皮)
- Tsuka-ito (wrap cord)
- Deep violet cord, with ivory diamonds and gold details (柄糸)
- Menuki (ornaments under the wrap)
- Discreet, integrated under the wrap (目貫)
- Fuchi and kashira
- Fuchi (縁) and kashira (頭) in dark tone, with small gold motif
Guard and mounting (Koshirae)
- Tsuba (guard)
- Round, with a textured/scaly surface and a raised gold motif (鍔)
- Tsuba material
- Dark-toned metal alloy, textured surface
- Habaki
- Gilded brass (鎺)
- Seppa (spacers)
- Gilded brass (切羽)
- Mekugi (peg)
- Black lacquered bamboo (目釘)
Scabbard (Saya)
- Scabbard material
- Black lacquered wood (鞘)
- Colour and finish
- Black lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord)
- Matching violet cord (下緒)
- Koiguchi (scabbard mouth)
- Integrated with the saya (鯉口)
General information
- Predominant colour
- Black and purple
- Materials
- 1060 carbon steel, lacquered wood, metal alloy, textile cord
- Total weight
- 800 g
- Blade weight
- 520 g
- Balance point
- 8 cm above the tsuba (鍔)
- Recommended use
- Collecting, decoration and display
- Practitioner level
- Beginner / decorative
This katana is forged from a single piece of 1060 carbon steel (maru construction) and differentially tempered, leaving a visible wavy temper line along the edge, which is then polished. The hilt is wrapped in a deep violet braid that reveals ivory-coloured diamonds, with integrated gold details. The textured guard, featuring a small embossed gold motif, is assembled with the other metal parts before being attached to the black lacquered wooden scabbard, which is secured with a matching violet cord.
- Katana (刀) forged from 1060 carbon steel, in one piece (maru construction, 丸).
- Total length of 76 cm, with a clearly visible notare-type (のたれ) hamon (刃文).
- Violet wrapped handle with ivory diamonds and gold details.
- Tsuba (鍔) with textured/scaly surface and gilt motif in relief.
- Black lacquered scabbard (鞘) with matching violet cord.
- Includes the legend of Murasaki no Kiba (紫の牙, the Purple Fang), a story created especially for this piece.
- Suitable for collecting, decoration and display.
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