Jade Tiger | Honsanmai Katana with Full-Wrap Green Rayskin Saya

A blade of royal bearing, the Jade Tiger Katana is a masterpiece of art and war. Its defining feature is the breathtaking full-wrap green rayskin saya, its texture and color evoking the coolness and nobility of precious jade. This elegance conceals a fierce heart: the blade is a masterwork of Honsanmai lamination, forged from folded and clay-tempered 1095 steel. The spirit of the Tiger, a symbol of supreme power, is captured in the exquisitely sculpted kashira, forever guarding the hilt. This is not just a sword; it is an heirloom, a fusion of the rarest crafts and the most powerful symbolism.

Why Choose the Jade Tiger?

• Exquisite Full-Wrap Green Rayskin Saya: The scabbard (saya) is the sword's most luxurious feature. It is fully wrapped in genuine, high-quality rayskin (samegawa) dyed a beautiful jade green. This extremely rare and difficult craft is a hallmark of a true collector's grade sword.
• The Pinnacle of Forging: Honsanmai, Folded & Clay-Tempered: This blade showcases a trifecta of master-level techniques. It features a complex Honsanmai construction (hard steel core, softer sides), is forged from **folded 1095 steel** for a beautiful grain (hada), and is then traditionally **clay-tempered** to produce a genuine, vivid hamon.
• Master-Crafted "Tora" (Tiger) Fittings: The sword's powerful theme is the Tiger (Tora), a symbol of strength and courage. This is brought to life in the stunning, two-tone sculpted tiger on the kashira (pommel) and the matching tiger-themed tsuba.
• Authentic, High-Quality Materials: Every detail is authentic, from the tight wrap of black **Japanese silk ito** over the pure white **genuine rayskin (samegawa)** on the handle to the ornate, matching brass fittings.

Specifications

Dimensions & Geometry

• Overall Length: 40.6" (103 cm)
• Blade Length (Nagasa): 27.9" (71 cm)
• Handle Length (Tsuka): 10.6" (27 cm)
• Curvature (Sori): *Missing Data*
• Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.24" (3.15 cm)
• Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 0.91" (2.3 cm)
• Thickness at Base (Kasane): *Missing Data*
• Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): *Missing Data*

Weight & Handling

• Total Weight: *Missing Data*
• Weight without Sheath: *Missing Data*
• Point of Balance (P.O.B.): *Missing Data*

Materials & Construction

• Blade Steel: 1095 High-Carbon Steel, Folded
• Blade Construction: Honsanmai Laminated, Hand-Forged, Hand-Polished
• Temper Line (Hamon): Real Clay-Tempered Hamon
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri, Chu-Kissaki
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard/Fuchi/Kashira (Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira): Brass, Tiger (Tora) Theme
  • Collar & Spacers (Habaki & Seppa): Brass
  • Handle Wrap (Ito): Black Silk
  • Rayskin (Samegawa) on Tsuka: White Genuine Rayskin
• Sheath (Saya): Hardwood with Full-Wrap Green Genuine Rayskin

Features

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