Tori means bird — and the whole sword is built around that idea of flight and the branch it rests on: a tree-branch motif down the scabbard, floral fittings, and a light, quick blade that draws like a wing opening. It is a mid-tier katana made by a master smith, where the mirror polish does as much work as the steel beneath it.
Specifications
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade steel | T10 steel with hamon, mirror-polished, made by a master smith |
| Tsuba | Carved, gilded and silvered copper with floral motif |
| Saya | Black-lacquered wood with tree-branch motif, black sageo |
| Tsuka | Genuine white shagreen |
| Menuki | Copper menuki kit |
| Mekugi | 2 bamboo mekugi |
Dimensions
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Total length | 103 cm |
| Blade length | 72 cm |
| Handle length | 27 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.7 cm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
Forging & Steel
The blade is forged from high-carbon T10 tool steel for durability and edge retention, then differentially hardened to raise a wavy hamon along the edge. A master-smith mirror polish follows, a finish that highlights the temper line and turns the blade into a clear, reflective ribbon. The high carbon content keeps the edge keen through repeated cutting practice.
Mounting & Fittings
The tsuba is gilded and silvered copper depicting flora — a symbol of harmony with nature — set against a black-lacquered saya carrying a tree-branch motif and black sageo. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine white shagreen with a copper menuki kit and two bamboo mekugi over a true full-tang blade, for a secure grip.
Is it battle-ready?
Yes. Tori is a sharpened, full-tang T10 blade with a real wavy hamon — a functional cutting katana, light at 1.2 kg and quick in the hand, yet polished and dressed to display beautifully. If you like the mirror-polished T10 recipe, compare the meteor-themed Katana Ryousei and the turtle-themed Katana Tame in our katana range.
