Winter Plum | 1060 Folded Steel Katana with Iron Plum Blossom Tsuba

Like the plum blossom that blooms defiantly in the winter snow, the Winter Plum Katana is a symbol of resilience and grace. Its heart is the Iron Tsuba, intricately carved with the iconic plum blossom, a testament to hope in the harshest seasons. The swirling patterns of the folded steel blade (hada) flow like ink on a scroll, complementing the stark contrast of the black silk ito over pure white rayskin. This is not merely a sword, but a piece of philosophy forged in steel, embodying the spirit of perseverance.

Why Choose the Winter Plum?

• The Iron Plum Blossom Tsuba: The centerpiece is the elegant, black iron tsuba, featuring a classic sukashi (cutout) design of the Winter Plum blossom. In Japanese culture, this flower is a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and beauty that thrives in adversity.
• Subtle Beauty: The Folded Steel Blade: The blade is hand-forged from AISI 1060 high-carbon steel, folded 10 times to create 1024 distinct layers. This process produces a beautiful and unique undulating grain pattern (hada) on the blade's surface, ensuring no two swords are exactly alike.
• Classic & Elegant Color Palette: This sword features a timeless and high-contrast color scheme. The deep black of the silk ito (handle wrap) and lacquered saya is perfectly offset by the pure white of the genuine rayskin (samegawa) and the glint of the brass fittings.
• Authentic & Battle-Ready Build: This is a fully functional, full-tang sword built for performance. From the hand-forged blade to the double-pegged handle construction, every element is designed for strength and durability, making it suitable for practice and collection alike.

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): 0.26cm

Weight & Handling

• Total Weight: 2.71 lbs (1.23 kg)
• Weight without Sheath: 2.22 lbs (1.01 kg)
• Point of Balance (P.O.B.): 13cm

Materials & Construction

• Blade Steel: Folded Steel (AISI 1060 High-Carbon, 10 Folds, 1024 Layers)
• Blade Construction: Maru (Monosteel), Hand-Forged, Hand-Polished
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri, Chu-Kissaki
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard (Tsuba): Fine Finished Iron, Plum Blossom Design
  • Collar (Habaki): Brass
  • Spacers (Seppa): Brass
  • Hilt Cap/Pommel (Kashira): Alloy
  • Hilt Collar (Fuchi): Alloy
  • Ornaments (Menuki): Copper
  • Handle Wrap (Ito): Black Silk
  • Rayskin (Samegawa): White Genuine Rayskin
• Sheath (Saya): Hardwood with Black Lacquer Finish

Features

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