Shadow Dancer Purple Three-Clawed Japanese Katana with Dragon Fittings

Refined yet formidable, this Purple Three-Clawed Katana from Shadow Dancer’s Nova Series brings together the essence of traditional craftsmanship and modern design—ideal for anyone seeking a striking piece for practice, display, or cosplay.

Forged from 9260 spring steel, this iblade is highly resilient and shock resistant. Its unokubi zukuri (cormorant’s neck) style combined with the addition of a bohi (fuller) results in a lighter sword with superior point of balance, allowing for swift and agile movements without compromising the blade’s structural integrity.

Aptly named, this katana is equipped with a naga maru gata (oval) tsuba, fuchi, and kashira with a three-clawed dragon motif—a symbol of power, balance, and protection. Gold-toned habaki and seppa add a warm contrast that ties the mountings together.

A single mekugi secures the blade’s tang to the wooden core tsuka covered in black samegawa wrapped tightly in place with deep purple artificial silk tsuka ito for a confident and comfortable grip.

Completing the composition is a matte black saya and a matching purple sageo, uniting elegance, symbolism, and function in a single masterpiece.