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"Emperor's Protector" Samurai Master Katana
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"Emperor's Protector" Samurai Master Katana
Add a legendary blade to your collection with the "Emperor's Protector" Samurai Master Katana.
Imperial elegance. Traditional craftsmanship. A blade worthy of an emperor.
Featuring a folded steel blade with genuine clay tempering, a natural hamon and beautiful mother-of-pearl saya, this exceptional katana is a stunning centrepiece for any serious Japanese sword collection.
Emperor's Protector features a hand-forged folded steel blade, crafted using traditional Japanese-inspired forging techniques.
The blade undergoes differential clay tempering, creating a harder cutting edge while maintaining greater toughness along the spine.
This process produces a genuine natural hamon (temper line), rather than an artificially etched pattern.
With a specified hardness of HRC 58 and a traditional no-bo-hi blade design, Emperor's Protector combines impressive craftsmanship with a classic, uninterrupted blade profile.
The wooden tsuka (handle) features genuine stingray skin (samegawa) beneath traditional cotton handle wrapping (tsukamaki).
The hardwood saya (scabbard) is beautifully decorated with mother-of-pearl detailing and genuine buffalo horn fittings, complemented by an elegant black silk sageo.
Handmade brass tsuba and fittings complete the sword's refined appearance, creating a truly distinctive collector's piece.
Combining traditional folded steel, genuine clay tempering and exquisite mother-of-pearl detailing, Emperor's Protector celebrates the elegance and artistry of Japanese sword-making.
With its premium materials, handmade brass fittings and complete presentation set, this is a magnificent addition to any Minamoto collection.
Includes wooden presentation box, silk sleeve, cleaning kit and display stand.
Please note: This is a high-carbon steel collector's sword intended for responsible adult ownership and display.
✨ Why This Deserves a Place in Your Collection:
- ⚔️ Blade & Steel: Hand-forged folded steel blade – traditional Japanese-inspired craftsmanship.
- ⭐ Genuine clay tempering: Differential hardening with a natural hamon.
- ⭐ Fan Favourite: No bo-hi – classic blade profile without a groove.
- ✅ HRC 58 blade hardness: Manufacturer-specified hardness.
- 🧵 Genuine stingray skin: Beneath traditional cotton tsukamaki.
- 🗡️ Handle & Fittings: Mother-of-pearl decorated hardwood saya – with genuine buffalo horn detailing.
- ✅ Handmade brass tsuba and fittings: Elegant traditional styling.
- 🧵 Complete presentation set: Wooden box, silk sleeve, cleaning kit and display stand included.
📐 Specifications
| Overall Length | 106cm |
| Blade Length | 72cm |
| Handle Length | 29cm |
| Blade Width | 3.2cm |
| Blade Thickness | 0.75cm (7.5mm) |
| Blade Material | Clay-Tempered Folded Steel |
| Blade Hardness | HRC 58 |
| Hamon | Genuine Natural Hamon |
| Bo-Hi (Blade Groove) | None |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Handle Wrapping | Genuine Stingray Skin & Cotton |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Hardwood with Mother-of-Pearl Decoration |
| Saya Detailing | Buffalo Horn |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Handmade Brass |
| Fittings | Handmade Brass |
| Sageo (Scabbard Cord) | Black Silk |
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Whether it takes pride of place on your wall or in a display cabinet, the "Emperor's Protector" Samurai Master Katana is a stunning piece for fans of fine blades.
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⚠️ Legal Notice — Traditionally Hand-Forged Katana
This katana is produced using established, traditional hand-forging methods and is supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic historical manufacture.
UK Statutory Exemption: This item qualifies for statutory exemption under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 as a traditionally hand-crafted sword of cultural, historic, and martial arts interest. It is supplied strictly for collection, display, and martial arts demonstration, and is not sold for practical combat or unlawful use.
Age Verification (18+): Under UK law, this item is sold strictly to adults aged 18 and over. Age and identity are verified at checkout via our verification provider (OneID). Orders that fail verification will be cancelled and refunded.
Age-Checked Delivery: This item is dispatched via an age-restricted courier service and photo ID will be checked on delivery. Please make sure someone aged 18 or over is in to receive it. Parcels cannot be left in a safe place, unattended, or with neighbours.
- Customers must exercise extreme care with safe handling, maintenance, and secure domestic storage.
- Carrying a bladed weapon in public without lawful authority is illegal.