Aurora Steel (Blue) | Blue Folded Steel Shirasaya

Like the rare, azure lights of the aurora borealis, the Aurora Steel Shirasaya is a spectacle of flowing color forged in steel. Its soul is the blue-and-violet folded steel blade, its Damascus pattern shifting and flowing with the light. Housed in a seamless Shirasaya mounting, the deep metallic blue lacquer glimmers with starlight. Finished with premium buffalo horn fittings, this blade celebrates the pure, kinetic beauty of colored steel in its most elegant form.

Why Choose the Aurora Steel Shirasaya?

• Unique "Blue Aurora" Damascus Blade: The heart of this sword is its stunning blade, forged from 8192 layers of folded steel. A special treatment infuses the steel with a vibrant blue, violet, and red coloration, evoking the flowing, ethereal beauty of the aurora lights.
• Seamless Shirasaya with Buffalo Horn Fittings: This sword features a traditional Shirasaya mounting for a seamless, uninterrupted flow. Elevating the design, the mouth (koiguchi) and end-cap (kojiri) of the scabbard are crafted from genuine buffalo horn, a mark of high-end quality.
• Stunning Metallic Blue Lacquer: The entire Shirasaya is finished in a deep, high-gloss metallic blue lacquer, infused with subtle sparkling speckles that catch the light. This luxurious, eye-catching finish makes the sword a true centerpiece.
• Lightweight & Swift with Bo-Hi: A bo-hi (groove) is hand-carved along both sides of the blade. This not only reduces the overall weight but also creates a beautifully balanced sword that is swift and responsive in hand, producing an audible "Tachi-Kaze" when swung correctly.

Specifications

Dimensions & Geometry

• Overall Length: 40.9" (104 cm)
• Blade Length (Nagasa): 27.8" (70.5 cm)
• Handle Length (Tsuka): 10.6" (27 cm)
• Curvature (Sori): *1.9cm
• Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.26" (3.2 cm)
• Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 0.91" (2.3 cm)
• Thickness at Base (Kasane): 0.7cm
• Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 0.3cm

Weight & Handling

• Total Weight: 2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)
• Weight without Sheath: 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg)
• Point of Balance (P.O.B.): 13cm

Materials & Construction

• Blade Steel: Blue/Red Damascus Folded Steel (AISI 1060, 13 Folds, 8192 Layers)
• Blade Construction: Maru (Monosteel), Hand-Forged
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri, Chu-Kissaki, Bo-hi on both sides
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard (Tsuba): None (Shirasaya Style)
  • Saya Fittings: Genuine Buffalo Horn (Koiguchi, Kojiri)
• Sheath & Handle (Saya & Tsuka): Hardwood with Metallic Blue Speckled Lacquer

Features

• Sharpness: Sharpened / Battle-Ready
• Tang: Full Tang with 2 Mekugi (pegs)
• Included: Silk Sword Bag
• Condition: Brand New (Wooden stand not included)