Musashi Black Katana
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$159.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 40 1/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 4 oz
- Brand
- Musashi
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Musashi Black Katana
This sleekly serious katana from Musashi has hilt fittings which are uniformly black with a saya scabbard in black to match. The clay-tempered blade with an authentic hamon is forged from 1060 high carbon steel. The spine has a weight-reducing bo-hi groove which lightens the sword to emphasize speed and has the side effect of producing an audible whoosh as the blade cuts the air - the tachikaze.
The two-ring Musashi style tsuba is crafted from iron and the fuchi and kashira are blackened brass. The habaki and seppa are brass and the grip is wood with inlaid panels of rayskin knotted over with black cotton tsuka-ito cord.
The saya scabbard is wood with black lacquer and a black sageo cord.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Musashi
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 40 1/8''
- Blade Length
- 28''
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 4 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 4 7/16''
- Thickness
- 7.5 mm - 4.5 mm
- Width
- 31.1 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 5/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Katana
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade made of, and does it have a real hamon? Common Question
The blade is forged from 1060 high carbon steel and is differentially hardened, producing a genuine hamon rather than a decorative one applied afterward. This heat-treatment gives the edge some hardness for cutting while keeping the spine tougher and more resistant to shock.
Q Does this katana ship sharp? Common Question
Yes, this sword ships with a sharp edge, so it is capable of cutting rather than being a display-only piece. Treat it with the same care as any sharpened blade when handling and storing it.
Q Is the tang full length, and how is the handle secured? Common Question
Like most traditionally built katana, the tang runs through about three-quarters of the grip rather than the full length, and it's secured with bamboo pegs (mekugi) through the tsuka. This is the standard, time-tested way katana are built and holds up well under normal cutting use; full-length tangs are mainly found on modern tactical-style katana.
Q What is the point of balance like, and what is this sword suited for? Common Question
The point of balance sits at 4 7/16'' from the guard, keeping the weight close to the hand for quick, controlled handling. Combined with its 2 lb 4 oz overall weight and 28'' blade, it's built as a Battle Ready katana suited to cutting practice on targets like tatami or water bottles.
Q What does the groove on the blade do? Common Question
The spine carries a bo-hi groove, a channel that removes some material to lighten the blade and shift the feel toward speed. It also produces the audible whoosh, known as tachikaze, as the blade moves through the air on a cut.
Q What are the handle and fittings made of? Common Question
The tsuba (guard) is iron, and the fuchi and kashira (collar and pommel cap) are blackened brass, all finished in black to match the saya. The grip is wood underneath, layered with rayskin panels and wrapped in black cotton tsuka-ito cord, with brass habaki and seppa fittings at the blade collar.
Q How should I maintain this sword? Common Question
Wipe the blade down after handling and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust, since it's a sharp high carbon steel edge that will react to moisture. The wood saya is lacquered black and looks great for display and transport, but it's best to store the blade outside the scabbard for the long term since wood and lacquer can trap moisture against the steel.
Q What can I use this katana for? Common Question
This is a Battle Ready katana with a sharp, differentially hardened 1060 high carbon steel blade, making it suited to cutting practice on tatami or water bottles as well as display. It's built with traditional pegged tang construction and solid fittings, so it holds up well to that kind of use rather than being a decorative wall-hanger.
The Maker
Musashi
Musashi swords are forged with nothing less than 1060 high carbon steel. Long the weapon of choice for the samurai, the katana produced by Musashi combines form and function.
Often paired together
A great sword for a good price, shipping to germany was a little expensive but thats to expect when ordering a katana from the USA, overall im ver happy with the purchase and the quality of the product.
Great sword for the price, everything is tight and stiff, the blade is nice and sharp, and the handle wrap is tight and comfortable. The only thing that might bother you is that the scabbard is basic wood and not so clean in the inside and sageo, the scabbard wrap, is loose and easy to move but its fine considering the price of the katana . It is a beautiful sword to display with a 1060 steel blade if you want to do some cutting. Amazing for the price and very happy with the product.
This is the second Musashi katana I received two hours ago, and it has the same quality as the first one, EXCELLENT!!
Thank you very much, for the quality of your swords you sell!!
Elias Katsaros
These are great for the money, and unlike some budget brands, they use a subtle manufacturer’s stamp on the seppa, rather than a gaudy mark on the blade itself, maintaining the traditional aesthetic.
Structurally, the tsuka is very solidly constructed, and the blade has a good balance of toughness and edge holding, with a bo-hi to reduce mass. it’s the flagship of Musashi’s budget differentially hardened sword line for a very good reason.
The double ring tsuba is actually mild steel, so one doesn’t need to be concerned about a flakey mystery metal cast tsuba snapping under hard use or after accidental impacts.
Absolutely love mine! Its just for display at the moment but I love the fact that if I decide I want to do some cutting or some unfortunate walkers cross my path I have nothing to worry about. Will definitely be investing in more Musashi blades in the future.
Pretty good for the price, would recommend.
Like many other reviews I have nothing but great things to say about KoA customer service. KoA is quick to reply to my emails and efficient in resolving any issues when it comes to the products they carry. As was the case with my Musashi Black Katana. I recieved it, unboxed it and immediately noticed the tsuka, ito, tsuba and all other fittings were nice, tight and placed to my liking. A day or so later I noticed the slightest edge roll about an inch from the tip of the blade. I sent a photo to KoA and they immediately responded with a return/exchange label for me. I informed KoA that I decided to keep the blade and fix the edge roll myself mainly because the rest of the sword was near perfect. No saya rattle either! They sent me a refund to make the sale count as a blemished purchase. I did not expect that at all. I love that KoA continues to go above and beyond for their customers. A very satisfied collector..Thanks KoA!!