The tamahagane Paper Crane Katana (model SH2294) represents the pinnacle of Hanwei sword-smithing artistry. Forged from real Tamahagane, this katana employs traditional kobuse construction — layered, folded steel over a softer core — to produce exceptional hada (visible grain) and a vibrant hamon (temper line). The result is not only visually stunning but also highly functional: a hard, sharp edge balanced by resilience and shock absorption.
Every detail evokes the spirit of Japanese theater. The tsuba (guard), fuchi/kashira (collar and pommel), and menuki (ornamental grip accents) are decorated with origami paper-crane motifs, stippled “Nanako” backgrounds, and theatrical masks. The lacquered saya (scabbard) houses a kozuka (mini knife) adorned with musical-instrument motifs from the stage, and all is tied together with a hand-woven silk sageo cord, meticulously crafted on a loom.
Specifications (approximate, handmade – may vary slightly):
Overall length: 99.7 cm
Blade length: 71.1 cm
Handle (tsuka) length: 26 cm
Weight: approx. 1042 g
Balance point: approx. 10.3 cm from guard
Blade width at guard: 3.1 cm
Blade thickness at guard: 6 mm
Blade thickness at tip: 4 mm
Steel: tamahagane
Model number: SH2294
Note: As a hand-made katana, each piece is unique—slight variations in length, weight, grain pattern (hada), and hamon are normal, enhancing its authenticity and collectible value.
Why Choose This Tamahagane Paper Crane Katana?
- Ethically and authentically crafted using traditional Tamahagane folded-steel techniques
- Visually striking hada and hamon, polished to heirloom standards
- Theatre-inspired aesthetic: cranes, masks, nanako stippling, silk sageo
- Functional and balanced design for display or martial use
- Exclusively produced by Hanwei’s skilled craftsmen
Perfect For:
Collectors of authentic Japanese swords, practitioners of Iaido/Kenjutsu seeking a functional blade with traditional steel, gift-buyers after a decorative yet practical heirloom piece, and enthusiasts of Japanese artistry in folded steel.
This unique Katana is ideal for anyone wishing to own a genuine Tamahagane, folded steel, hand-forged katana with storytelling artistry.
