Musha Red Stained Shirasaya Katana
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Price range: $63.74 through $99.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1040-to-1045-high-carbon-steel
- Overall Length
- 38 7/8''
- Weight
- 1 lb 13.1 oz
- Brand
- Musha
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Musha Red Stained Shirasaya Katana
Japanese blades that were not to be used for some time were often removed from their typical Koshirae mountings of tsuba and wrapped tsuka, and mounted into the featureless Shirasaya. Standard Koshirae mountings were prone to accumulate moisture over time, hence the placement of the blade into a protective wood-casing of the Shirasaya. Though Shirasaya mounting is primarily for storage, the blade is securely affixed and can still be used if necessary. Though this is ill-advised as the hand may slip onto the exposed blade during an impact.
This Shirasaya-mounted sword by Musha has a blade of high carbon steel. The habaki is of brass and the sword is mounted into a red-stained Shirasaya with a bamboo pin affixing the tang in its mount. Comes with a black cloth sword bag.
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Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Musha
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 38 7/8''
- Blade Length
- 28''
- Blade
- 1040-to-1045-high-carbon-steel
- Weight
- 1 lb 13.1 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 6 3/4''
- Thickness
- 6.9 mm - 5.2 mm
- Width
- 31.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 3/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Katana
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What materials are used in this Shirasaya katana? Common Question
It has a 1045 high carbon steel blade with a brass habaki and a red-stained wooden shirasaya (handle and saya) secured with a bamboo mekugi pin.
Q Is the blade sharpened? Common Question
Yes, it is described as very sharp.
Q How does it handle and where is the point of balance? Common Question
It has a listed point of balance at approximately 6 3/4 inches from the habaki, giving it a forward-biased feel typical of katana blades.
Q Is a Shirasaya suitable for cutting practice or reenactment? Common Question
Shirasaya mounts are primarily for storage; while the blade can be used, the smooth handle and lack of tsuba make cutting or reenactment ill-advised.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 38 7/8 inches; blade length 28 inches; grip length 10 3/4 inches; weight about 1 lb 13.1 oz; blade width 31.2 mm; thickness tapers from 6.9 mm to 5.2 mm.
Q Does it include a scabbard or bag? Common Question
Yes, it includes a matching red-stained wooden saya and a black cloth sword bag.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by Musha with country of origin listed as China.
Q How should I care for the blade and wood mount? Common Question
Keep the blade lightly oiled to prevent corrosion and avoid moisture buildup; protect the stained wood from impacts and abrasives to preserve the finish.
Q Is this considered battle ready? Common Question
It is listed under the Battle Ready class, but due to Shirasaya mounting it is best treated as a display or storage configuration rather than a training cutter.
The Maker
Musha
Musha swords offer a variety of functional, battle ready blades made using 1045 carbon steel.
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budget sword, really budget… I dont know if this is the same as the super popular rosewood shirasaya. It does have a beautiful handle and saya but the blade seems kinda soft and the finish on the blade has to be the bare minimum, it’s kinda course and scratches from the wire brushed imitation hamon. I was surprised because my musashi miamoto is beautiful… Its obviously a light cutter and theres no claim its otherwise but Shirasaya swords ar not ideal for cutting due to the smooth handle and no tsuba anyway. I spent 2 days sanding polishing the blade up to 2000g now it looks great… But it is very low priced so you cant expect a top shelf sword so if you like it and not looking for a jaw dropping show piece or heavy cutter go for it its still a musashi product which i am impressed with there high quality at there very low price range…
Great Sword This sword has lots of value for its price. I’ve had this blade for over a year now and the blade is still damn sharp and has maintained its beauty. My only recommendation, since this blade could easily go for double its price please keep in mind that you have want to keep a pristine sword take proper care and maintenance as the beautiful rose wood can be scuffed.
Great price and a solid product.