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Konohana-no-Sakuya sharpened katana (木花之佐久夜) #Terressens

Konohana-no-Sakuya sharpened katana (木花之佐久夜)

Sharp katana with scabbard (saya 鞘) in black lacquered wood, black sageo (下緒), white tsuka-Ito (柄糸)


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I'm named after the vital force linked to the blossoming of trees, a symbol of delicate, fragile earthly life, like cherry blossoms. Also known as Sengen-sama, she is the female kami (神, Shinto deity or spirit) of Mount Fuji (富士山 Fujisan), Japan's highest mountain. Located at its summit, the Fujisan Hongū Sengen-taisha shrine (富士山本宮浅間大社) is dedicated to it.
I was forged in a cave on the Sacred Mountain. Heated by the fire of the Earth, cooled by the icy waters coming from the white cap that covers it, worked by a master blacksmith who remained discreet, I served several masters of arms, samurai and rōnins(浪人), without a master. My new mount recalls my birth: black for the depths of the Earth and white for winter snow. This combination of white and black also recalls my vocation to distinguish and separate the pure from the impure.

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Konohana-no-Sakuya collection (木花之佐久夜): katana, wakizashi and tantō
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The Amazons of Aizu: the last gasp of the samurai
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💡 Did you know?

The Amazons of Aizu: the samurai's last stand

October 1868. As the imperial army encircles Tsuruga-jō Castle, some thirty young women from Aizu's warrior nobility rally around the fiery Nakano Takeko (age 21). Christened Joshitai ("female body"), this improvised unit wields naginata and rifles tanegashima. Refusing the order to withdraw, she charged to the front; several imperial soldiers fell before Takeko was mortally wounded. Her sister Masako then decapitated her body to prevent any desecration, and the two women now lie in state at the Hōkai-ji temple. The engraved handle of Takeko's naginata is preserved in the Aizu Bukeyashiki Museum, while the procession Aizu Hanko Gyoretsu on October 16 to perpetuate the memory of these forgotten warriors.
Sources :
. Samurai City - "Women in the Boshin War" (20/04/2023)
. Wright, Diana E. Female Combatants and Japan's Meiji Restoration (2001)
. Aizu Bukeyashiki - MLIT brochure (PDF)
. Wikipedia § Nakano Takeko
. Deeper Japan (04/15/2024)

Technical

Manufacturing
. Maru 1050 steel grooved blade, sharpened (suitable for practical cutting)
. Mechanical sharpening
. Through-bristle (end of bristle 6 cm from kashira)
. Mounted with two pegs (Mekugi 目釘).
. Handle (tsuka 柄): shagreen (Same 鮫肌, ray skin) covered with white synthetic ito.
. Guard (tsuba 鍔): laser-cut, blackened steel .
. Scabbard (saya 鞘) : black varnished wood.

Features
. Blade length (nagasa 長さ): 69 cm (balance point 16 cm from tsuba)
. Curvature (Sori 反り): 16.5 mm / Torii-Sori (symmetrical)
. Thickness (Kassane): 7.2 / 5 mm
. Total length: 100 cm
. Oval Tsuba: 7.5 x 8 cm
. Tsuka: 25.5 cm
Back of blade (mune): Hikushi . Mune (棟) : Hikushi

Weight (approx.) :
. Katana : 985 g
. Saya : 250 g

Packaging
Cardboard packaging

Maintenance
Blade protection: clean blade and apply a film of oil regularly to prevent oxidation (rust).
Maintenance to be carried out after each cutting training session or monthly without use
► "Katana maintenance" practical sheet

Core steel: 1050
Steel on wire: 1050
Surface steel: 1050
Forge: Maru
Quenching: simple
Sharpening: mechanical

📌 Also read: katana metallurgy glossary

Legislation

Since September 6, 2013, new legal provisions stemming from the March 6, 2012 law have come into force. These new rules have strengthened criminal penalties against weapons offenders and introduced a new classification.
Katanas, swords, daggers and knives are now classified in category D. The purchase and possession of these weapons are unrestricted. In principle, they may not be carried or transported without legitimate reason. If transported, the weapon must not be "directly" usable. It must be securely packed in a case or container, preferably with a padlock or other protective system.
To find out more: Code de la sécurité intérieure on Legifrance

The sale of war materiel, weapons, ammunition and their components to minors is prohibited. Please remember to provide us with proof of your majority (identity card, passport) by e-mail to validate your order: studio@terressens.com. If we do not receive this document within 48 hours, your order will be cancelled and reimbursed in full.

To find out more, read our practical information sheet: "Is it legal to own a katana?

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Magnificent Katana
Magnificent Katana, I can't wait to give it to my son, sublime engraving, very good follow-up in chat, nickel shipment and packaging, secure payment, I highly recommend it and intend to recommend it, many thanks to the whole team.

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nickel as the impeccable description...
nickel as described impeccable fast delivery super well packaged i recommend
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