Taka's Sky Katana | Folded 1095 Steel Clay Tempered Katana

The Taka's Sky Katana is a blade that embodies the spirit of the eagle and the earth. Its name is twofold: "Taka" (鷹) for the magnificent, intricately carved copper "Eagle" theme fittings that adorn the sword, and "Sky" for the natural, airy color palette. This theme is captured in the handle's gold/tan ito wrap over a bed of pure white genuine rayskin (samegawa), perfectly complementing the natural hardwood saya (scabbard). At its heart is a master-grade blade: folded 1095 high carbon steel that has also been clay-tempered to produce a genuine, visible hamon. This sword is a fusion of natural artistry and high-performance forging.

Why Choose the Taka's Sky Katana?

• Master-Grade Folded & Tempered Blade: The blade features two elite forging techniques: it is folded from 1095 high carbon steel to reveal a subtle grain (jihada) and clay-tempered to create a genuine, hard hamon (temper line).
• Intricate Copper "Taka" (Eagle) Fittings: The koshirae (fittings) are crafted from copper and feature a stunning, highly-detailed "Taka" (Eagle) theme, from the tsuba to the kashira.
• Elegant "Sky" Color Palette: A unique and sophisticated aesthetic featuring a gold/tan handle wrap, pure white rayskin, and a natural hardwood saya that showcases the wood's grain.
• Premium Natural Saya: The scabbard (saya) is crafted from polished natural hardwood, accented with genuine buffalo horn at the mouth (koiguchi) and tip (kojiri) for added durability and luxury.

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): 0.75" (1.9 cm)
• Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.24" (3.15 cm)
• Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 0.91" (2.3 cm)
• Thickness at Base (Kasane): 0.30" (7.5 mm)
• Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 0.12" (3 mm)

Materials & Construction

• Blade Steel: 1095 High Carbon Steel
• Blade Construction: Hand-Forged, Folded
• Temper Line (Hamon): Real Clay-Tempered Hamon
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-ZUKURI, Chu-Kissaki
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard/Fuchi/Kashira (Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira): Copper, "Taka" (Eagle) Theme
  • Collar (Habaki): Brass
  • Handle Wrap (Ito): Gold/Tan Cord
  • Rayskin (Samegawa) on Tsuka: White Genuine Rayskin
• Sheath (Saya): Natural Hardwood with Genuine Buffalo Horn Fittings

Features

• Usage: Collection, Display, and Martial Arts Practice (Iaido / Tameshigiri)
• Tang: Full Tang
• Included: Silk Sword Bag, Spare Mekugi
• Condition: Brand New (Wooden stand not included)