The Great Wave | Hadori-Polished & Folded 1095 Steel Katana with Full-Wrap Rayskin Saya

Inspired by Hokusai's iconic woodblock print, The Great Wave Katana captures the unstoppable power of the ocean. The soul of this sword is the ornate brass tsuba, where a powerful wave (Nami) crashes in intricate detail. This theme is echoed in its two ultimate features: the blade is finished with a traditional Hadori polish that traces the hamon like a misty wave, and the scabbard is a luxurious full-wrap of black rayskin. This is not just a sword; it is a tribute to Japan's most famous artwork, a fusion of immense power and profound beauty.

Why Choose "The Great Wave" Katana?

• Exquisite Hadori Polish: The blade is finished with a traditional Hadori polish, which artfully traces and whitens the hamon, making the temper line stand out like a misty wave against the folded steel grain.
• Luxurious Full-Wrap Black Rayskin Saya: The scabbard (saya) is a testament to ultimate luxury. It is fully wrapped in genuine, polished black rayskin (samegawa), an extremely rare and difficult craft that marks this as a true collector's grade sword.
• Inspired by "The Great Wave": Ornate Nami Fittings: The sword's koshirae (fittings) are a tribute to Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." The intricately sculpted brass tsuba and fittings depict the powerful, crashing waves (Nami), giving the sword a deep artistic and cultural significance.
• The Pinnacle of Forging: Folded & Clay-Tempered 1095 Steel: This blade showcases two premium forging techniques. It's crafted from **folded 1095 high-carbon steel** for a beautiful, subtle grain (hada), then traditionally **clay-tempered** to produce a genuine hamon and an incredibly hard, sharp edge.

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: Hand-Forged, Hadori Hand-Polished
• Temper Line (Hamon): Real Clay-Tempered Hamon
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri, Chu-Kissaki
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard/Fuchi/Kashira (Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira): Brass, Wave (Nami) Theme
  • Collar & Spacers (Habaki & Seppa): Brass
  • Handle Wrap (Ito): Black Silk
  • Rayskin (Samegawa) on Tsuka: White Genuine Rayskin
• Sheath (Saya): Hardwood with Full-Wrap Black 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)