Katana Sword with Mitsudomoe Coat of Arms

Decorative Samurai Sword Katana in Burgundy with Mitsudomoe Crest

Historical Context and Detailed Craftsmanship

For centuries, the katana sword represented not only the primary weapon but also the symbol of every samurai's soul. This specific model relies on sophisticated details of traditional Japanese mounting (koshirae). The handle (tsuka) features a white faux ray skin (samegawa), over which a burgundy cotton wrap (tsuka-ito) is tightly bound. The handguard (tsuba) features an elegant circular design made of overlapping rings. The wooden scabbard (saya) with burgundy lacquer is decorated at the lower end with the iconic golden mitsudomoe symbol (three commas/swirls), which is closely linked to Japanese mythology, Shinto shrines, and refers to Hachiman, the god of war.

Crucial Safety Warnings

From a safety perspective, we must strongly emphasize that this sword is designed exclusively as a decorative item. Although the blade is made of carbon steel, due to its lightweight construction and the plastic elements in the handle, the weapon is absolutely not intended for any practical use. Under no circumstances should the sword be used for cutting practice (tameshigiri), contact fencing, iaido, or forms training (kata). There is a fatal risk of structural failure and the blade detaching, leading to a severe risk of injury to yourself or those around you. The sword serves solely for display purposes or as a costume accessory, where it should remain safely sheathed.

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Care and Maintenance of the Carbon Blade

The blade is crafted from carbon steel, featuring an artificially applied temper line (hamon). Carbon steel is historically more accurate, but unlike stainless steel, it is susceptible to atmospheric corrosion. To ensure your sword remains looking brand new for many years and the blade does not start to rust, regular maintenance is essential. After every touch with bare hands or drawing it from the scabbard, the blade must be gently wiped with a soft cloth and treated with a thin layer of special oil (ideally traditional Choji clove oil or a high-quality gun oil).

Recommended Accessories

For a dignified and safe display of this beautiful weapon, we highly recommend purchasing a traditional wooden sword stand (katanakake), on which the katana will look absolutely perfect in your interior. To properly care for the blade, an original Japanese sword cleaning kit will also be incredibly useful.

Care and Maintenance of Samurai Swords and Japanese Swords

Technical Specifications of the Sword