Honshu – Boshin Damascus Katana
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- Damascus Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 10.9 oz
- Brand
- United Cutlery
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Honshu - Boshin Damascus Katana
The Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana fuses tradition and innovation to yield a masterwork of modern sword design. The katana has a 30 3/8” Damascus steel blade that’s been folded more than 800 times, making it unrivaled in sharpness and strength. Trading traditional trappings for sleek contemporary style, the cutting edge Boshin is an undeniably modern weapon. Textured TPR shrouds the handle for an ergonomic no-slip grip and the handle is crowned with an oversized polished steel pommel. The guard snubs fanciful ornamentation in favor of a practical pointed ellipse design. In keeping with the Boshin katana’s clean, functional motif, the scabbard is wooden with a semi-gloss black finish and features black faux leather wrapping and cotton cord. Wielding the Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana is almost Zen-like - you just have to experience it for yourself!
Please Note: This product tends to have a slightly loose guard and it is a common enough issue that it cannot be considered a defect and is representative of standard level of quality.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- United Cutlery
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Blade Length
- 30 1/4"
- Blade
- Damascus Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 10.9 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 4 1/2"
- Thickness
- 5.4 mm - 4.6 mm
- Width
- 33.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 9"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What materials are used in the blade and fittings? Common Question
The blade is Damascus steel; the grip is textured TPR with an oversized polished steel pommel and a practical pointed ellipse guard.
Q How does it feel in hand and where is the balance point? Common Question
It has a modern, ergonomic non-slip TPR grip and balances near 4 1/2 inches from the guard for responsive cutting.
Q Is it supplied sharp and suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Yes, the edge is sharp. It is listed as battle ready and suitable for light to moderate cutting practice by experienced users.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 41 inches, blade length 30 1/4 inches, width 33.2 mm, thickness tapers from 5.4 mm to 4.6 mm, grip length 9 inches, and weight 2 lbs 10.9 oz.
Q What kind of scabbard does it include? Common Question
A wooden scabbard with a semi-gloss black finish, wrapped with black faux leather and cotton cord.
Q Are there any known quality notes? Common Question
The guard may be slightly loose; this is a common characteristic for this model and not considered a defect.
Q Where is it manufactured and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by United Cutlery (Honshu) in China.
Q What is the design intent or lineage? Common Question
It fuses traditional Japanese katana form with modern tactical styling—clean lines, minimalist guard, and contemporary grip.
Q Any care recommendations for Damascus steel? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled after handling to prevent corrosion; avoid prolonged moisture exposure and store dry in its scabbard.
Q Is the pommel removable? Common Question
The pommel is integrated and not intended to be removed.
The Maker
United Cutlery
United Cutlery is known in the industry for its creativity and innovative product designs. They differentiate themselves by offering exclusive designs, patented mechanisms, and exclusive brands. United Cutlery produces a wide assortment of hunting, camping, fishing, military, utility, collectible, and fantasy knives, though we are most concerned with their exclusive fantasy sword designs and their ever growing list of licensed movie replicas. United Cutlery holds the license to reproduce swords from the Lord Of the Rings trilogy, as well as Blade and many more. Most of United Cutlery’s products are made in Taiwan by master craftsmen to very high quality standards.
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I love it, the blade is nice and sharp. Feels really nice in the hands. Looks amazing and cuts very well.