Katana Aoi Tempest Maru Blade Kin-aoi Koshirae 金葵 Clay Tempered embodying both strength and elegance

embodying both strength and elegance through the interplay of solid iron and open air

shaped in the uchigatana style

Blade Length (Nagasa刃長): Approx 69 cm

The saya is finished in a glossy crimson red lacquer (赤漆塗り鞘) with a subtle sparkling effect

Katana Aoi Tempest Maru Blade Kin-aoi Koshirae 金葵 Clay Tempered embodying both strength and eleganceClay Tempered Full Tang Shinken () Aoi Tempest Katana: TangGu () Maru Blade () Niku Geometry + TangGu () Kin aoi Koshirae () This katana is hand forged (Tezukuri ) from high carbon modern steel () in the Maru zukuri () construction style. The blade is clay tempered (yaki ire ) to produce a Chji hamon (), showcasing a lively and undulating temper pattern. The koshirae features a hand finished Kuruma Sukashi tsuba (), crafted from tetsu (, iron) with an