Shadow Dancer Nova Black and Red Kanmuriotoshi Zukuri Katana

Subtle yet formidable, this katana from Shadow Dancer’s Nova Series incorporates modern contemporary designs with the best of traditional craftsmanship, producing a sword that is prized for its precision and performance. 

Forged from 9260 spring steel which has a higher silicon content, the resulting blade has superior flexibility, shock resistance, and resilience, perfect for practitioners of any level. Meanwhile, the blade’s kanmuri otoshi zukuri (translating to “crown drop-off,” referring to the distinctive tapering from the blade’s back toward the tip) blade is exceptionally sharp, swift, and precise. The addition of a bohi helps decrease the sword’s overall weight and shifts its point of balance towards the hilt, improving its speed and precision. After heat treatment and oil quenching, the blade is mirror polished for a flawless and smooth finish. 

This stunning katana comes equipped with blackened brass fittings with gold accents, as seen on the mokko gata (lobed shape) tsuba, fuchi, kashira, and menuki. Its floral and karakusa (twining vines) motifs symbolize the transience of life, strength, prosperity, and vitality. Gold-toned seppa and habaki complement the katana’s overall design. 

A single mekugi secures the full tang blade to the wooden core Haichi-style tsuka covered in white genuine samegawa. The tightly wrapped tsukamaki uses black synthetic silk ito for a durable and secure grip.