The Kurotaka Katana — meaning “Black Hawk” — embodies precision, grace, and lethal beauty. Forged in San-Mai construction, its triple-layer steel formation delivers exceptional edge hardness with a flexible, resilient core. This sword’s black lacquered saya, adorned with swirling engravings, and its gold-accented fittings evoke the image of a hawk gliding silently before the strike.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade Material |
San-Mai (three-layer steel) — hard edge with flexible spine for cutting power and durability |
| Equipment |
Solid copper fittings with silver and gold hand-engraved detailing |
| Handle (Tsuka) |
Wood core wrapped in black cotton ito over genuine white ray skin |
| Scabbard (Saya) |
Gloss black saya with hand-carved relief patterns and high-polish lacquer finish |
| Overall Length |
103 cm (40.55 inches) |
| Blade Length |
71 cm (27.95 inches) |
| Handle Length |
27 cm (10.63 inches) |
| Blade Width |
3.2 cm (1.26 inches) |
| Weight |
Approx. 1.4 kg (3.08 lbs) |
DESCRIPTION
The Kurotaka Katana represents the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship — elegant yet unforgiving. The San-Mai steel construction fuses a razor-sharp edge with a shock-absorbing core, allowing the blade to maintain its deadly precision through every strike.
Its ornate fittings are meticulously crafted from copper, layered with gold and silver inlays that shimmer against the black ito wrapping. The tsuba’s wave-like design symbolizes wind and freedom — a tribute to the Black Hawk’s swift, decisive power.
