Balaur Arms – Kagutsuchi Straight Bladed Katana
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- T10 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 40 1/2"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 4.8 oz
- Brand
- Balaur Arms
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Balaur Arms - Kagutsuchi Straight Bladed Katana
The Shinto Kami of elemental fire, volcanoes and the flames of the forge - Kagutsuchi is an inspiration for this fiery, straight-bladed Katana. Don't be fooled, though its has a straight blade it can cut and slice quite ferociously! (see video section for proof). The blade of forged T10 high carbon steel is ablaze with a flame-like hamon of traditionally clay-tempered steel along its edge. The blade is lightened with a bo-hi groove which sacrifices little in durability for a great gain in agility. The straight blade of this Katana lends itself well to thrusting and cutting in equal measure and its enlarged O-Kissaki tip imbues it with even greater puncturing power when used in a thrust. The blade edge has "Niku" in its form to give the edge resilience against edge damage and a high quality mirror polish to bring out the beauty of the steel and hamon completes the blade.
The tsuba, fuchi and kashira are crafted from durable, blackened steel to ensure that they are not fragile like the zinc-alloy fittings used on many other Katana. The hardwood tsuka grip is fitted with panels of genuine rayskin which is bound in tight black cotton ito cord. The sword is matched with a well-carved saya scabbard which is finished with a textured black lacquer which is more resistant to scuffs and scratches than the smooth, high-gloss lacquer used on many other Katana. Vibrant red lacquered rattan is embedded into the scabbard and it is finished with a red-flecked sageo cord. A cloth sword bag is included.
In the video section for this sword you can see some very impressive cutting done by Youtuber Akidoka - including some impressive and clean cuts on double-rolled tatami!
Please Note: Like many other production Katana, some small or light scuffs or scratches may be present on the blade.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Balaur Arms
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 40 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 29"
- Blade
- T10 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 4.8 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 7/8"
- Thickness
- 7.5 mm - 4.5 mm
- Width
- 32.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 3/8"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel and temper is the blade? Common Question
Forged T10 high carbon steel with a clay-tempered edge showing a flame-like hamon.
Q Is the blade straight and does it have a bo-hi? Common Question
Yes, it is a straight-bladed katana with a bo-hi groove to reduce weight and improve agility.
Q How sharp is it and is it suitable for cutting? Common Question
Edge is listed as very sharp and the sword is classed as battle ready; users have demonstrated clean cuts on tatami.
Q What are the fittings made of? Common Question
Tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are durable blackened steel rather than zinc-alloy.
Q What is the grip construction? Common Question
Hardwood tsuka with panels of genuine rayskin (samegawa) bound in tight black cotton ito.
Q Describe the saya and sageo. Common Question
Well-carved saya with textured black lacquer and embedded red lacquered rattan, finished with a red-flecked sageo cord.
Q What are the dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 40.5 in; blade length 29 in; grip 10.375 in; width 32.3 mm; thickness 7.5–4.5 mm; point of balance 5.875 in; weight 2 lb 4.8 oz.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by Balaur Arms in China.
Q Any care or maintenance tips? Common Question
Keep the high-carbon blade clean and lightly oiled; avoid moisture to prevent rust. The textured lacquered saya resists scuffs but store the sword dry.
Q Does the tip style aid thrusting? Common Question
Yes, the enlarged O-kissaki tip enhances puncturing power on thrusts.
Video
See it in motion
Cutting tatami with the Balaur Arms Kagutsuchi straight-bladed katana from Kult of Athena
Balaur Arms Kagutsuchi Straight Blade Katana
The Maker
Balaur Arms
Designed and developed by the Kult of Athena product team, Balaur Arms weapons are made with an approachable price point in mind, prioritizing quality and accuracy.
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This is the first straight bladed katana that I have cut with and I am impressed! The edge geometry is phenomenal, allowing very clean cuts even through thick double mat targets. The tsuka is very comfortable to grip and I think the overall sword and saya design looks great. Well done, Balaur Arms!
Initially very pleasantly surprised on first arrival, very aesthetically pleasing to my eye. However my example has some issues.
Habaki is smashed into the blade, tearing the brass. The handle itself has some looseness right out of the bag – you can feel the nakago wiggling inside the handle, and the first 2.5/3” of blade past the habaki had been rolled totally flat – granted, it’s not exactly the ideal area to use for cutting, but it was disappointing to find considering the rest of the cutting edge was indeed very sharp.
I had cut two empty plastic soda bottles before becoming concerned about the play and put it back into the bag.