The Sage's Journey | Through-Hardened 1095 Steel Katana with Gilded & Silvered Fittings

Every journey tells a story, and this blade is a chronicle forged in steel. The Sage's Journey Katana is inspired by the classic tales of wandering sages and their travels. This narrative unfolds across the exquisite partially gilded and silvered brass fittings, where a wise sage and his faithful steeds are depicted in intricate detail. The blade is a testament to the journey's hardships: tough, resilient, through-hardened 1095 high-carbon steel. Housed in a simple black and white koshirae, this sword honors not the destination, but the wisdom gained along the path.

Why Choose The Sage's Journey?

• A Story in Steel: Gilded & Silvered Narrative Fittings: The soul of this sword is its koshirae (fittings). Crafted from brass, the tsuba, fuchi, and kashira tell a story, depicting a traveling sage with his horse-drawn cart against a backdrop of pine and bamboo.
• Luxurious "Partially Gilded and Silvered" Craft: The tsuba is not merely carved; it features authentic partial gold and silver gilding , a high-end craft that adds immense artistic value and a stunning, multi-toned luster to the narrative scene.
• Resilient Through-Hardened 1095 Steel Blade: Forged from tough 1095 high-carbon steel, this blade is through-hardened for maximum durability and resilience. This process creates a uniformly strong blade that can withstand the rigors of heavy cutting practice without chipping.
• Classic Black & White Koshirae: The sword features a timeless black and white color scheme. The traditional black silk ito provides a stark, beautiful contrast against the pure white genuine rayskin (samegawa) and the gloss-black lacquered saya.

Specifications

Materials & Construction

• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard/Fuchi/Kashira (Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira): Partially Gilded and Silvered Brass, Sage's Journey Theme

Dimensions & Geometry

• Overall Length: 40.94" (104 cm)
• Blade Length (Nagasa): 27.95" (71 cm)
• Handle Length (Tsuka): 10.6" (27 cm)
• Curvature (Sori): *Missing Data*
• Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.26" (3.2 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
• Blade Construction: Maru (Monosteel), Hand-Forged, Through-Hardened
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri, Chu-Kissaki
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard/Fuchi/Kashira (Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira): Partially Gilded and Silvered Brass, Sage's Journey Theme
  • Collar & Spacers (Habaki & Seppa): Brass
  • Handle Wrap (Ito): Black Silk
  • Rymskin (Samegawa) on Tsuka: White Genuine Rayskin
• Sheath (Saya): Hardwood with Gloss-Black Lacquer

Features

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