Name: Shadow Dancer Custom Made Katana by ShadowDancer Lite
Brand: Shadow Dancer
SKU: 10001-SDL
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Steel Type

Choose steel based on use—some prioritize durability or edge retention, others are best for display. Check the steel descriptions for guidance. All blades include a yokote. All swords come with standard dimensions:
Blade Length - 28"(71 cm) | Handle Length - 10" (26 cm). If you want to change them, we recommend the pro builder.

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1060 Carbon Steel

With 0.60% carbon, 1060 is an affordable and balanced steel. It’s less hard than higher-carbon steels, so it may not hold an edge as long, but it’s tougher and less likely to shatter, making it a cost-effective choice for bladeds with decent durability. 1060 is recommended by the smith over non clay-tempered 1095 because it's more durable.

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9260 Spring Steel

The 9260 spring steel, with 0.60% carbon and 2% silicon, creates a flexible and sturdy blade that can easily bend without breaking. Its rust resistance makes it ideal for both decorative and heavy-duty cutting tasks. This is the only blade that allows shape customization in the next step.

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S7 Steel

The S7 Steel is known in the sword community as "shock steel" due to its ability to retain a sharp edge after rigorous and prolonged cutting activities. Essentially, it's one of the best materials for making durable swords that holds edge well. The blade comes with a mirror polish.

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Regular Folded Steel

Folded steel is made by layering and folding two different types of steel - in this case, a mix of T8 Carbon steel and 9260 spring steel. The folding process creates a beautiful pattern on the blade from the contrast between the two steels. This method is inspired by traditional Japanese swordmaking techniques. The blade comes with a mirror polish.

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1095 Steel (Clay Tempered)

1095 high carbon steel, with a carbon content of 0.95%, is renowned for its hardness and ability to hold a razor-sharp edge. Clay-tempered using the traditional style and finished with a traditional kesho polishing.

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Crucible Steel (Clay Tempered)

Crucible steel is a smelted steel that produces a more distinctive hamon compared to 1095. With around 0.6% carbon, it strikes a balance—providing good toughness after clay tempering while maintaining moderate edge hardness. This blade comes with a premium sashikomi polish and represents the finest steel in this collection, closely resembling traditional tamahagane.

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Blade Shape (Zukuri)

The Japanese katana comes in various blade shapes, known as zukuri. These shapes not only influence the sword’s appearance but also affect its cutting ability. 9260 spring steel is the only steel that allows for zukuri other than the standard one, shinogi-zukuri.

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Shinogi Zukuri

The quintessential sharpness for a Japanese-style sword, this profile epitomizes the shape that comes to mind when you picture a Katana. Robust and reliable, it is the most commonly used geometry by practitioners of iaido and kenjutsu.

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Shobu Zukuri

This profile features a sword tip that is better suited for piercing. The narrower tip allows for deeper penetration into soft and medium targets.

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Hira Zukuri

This profile is more commonly found in historical wakizashi and tanto. Made with a single bevel (angled edge), this geometry excels in cutting, resulting in blades that feel lighter in the hand and perform exceptionally well. However, a bo-hi (blade groove) is not an option for this shape due to the blade's already thin profile.

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Unokubi Zukuri

The Unokubi-Zukuri style is similar to the Kanmuri-Otoshi-Zukuri, but it is distinguished by a thickened back near the kissaki (tip of the blade). This style features a more pronounced curvature and a broader, heavier blade, which provides greater impact during slashing in tameshigiri (cutting practice).

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Kanmuri-Otoshi-Zukuri

The Kanmuri-Otoshi-Zukuri is a distinctive blade profile with a single edge and a spine that thickens and widens towards the tip. It lacks a yokote line at the kissaki (tip) and features a continuous ridgeline from the guard to the tip. Some variations include a fuller near the thickened portion of the blade for better balance. Although this shape is complex, it allows for stronger thrusting attacks.

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Kissaki-Moroha-Zukuri

The Kissaki-Moroha-Zukuri, or Kogarasu-Zukuri, starts with a single-edged base and transitions to a double-edged point. Known as a double-edged katana, it features nagamaki-like bevels and grooves. The spine widens near the tip, forming a distinctive, broad silhouette.

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Temper Line (Hamon)

One iconic feature of the katana is the hamon; a temper line created by applying clay to the blade’s edge during the final stages of forging. This process hardens the edge while keeping the spine flexible, leaving behind the distinctive pattern that has become the hallmark of traditional Japanese swords. Hamon can be chosen only for clay-tempered blades.

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Sharpness

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Unsharpened

The edge of the blade is unsharpened.

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Sharpened

The edge is sharpened with a niku, or a thin Japanese blade profile.

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Wrapping Material (Tsuka-Ito)

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Wrapping Style (Tsuka-Maki)

Tsuka-maki specifically refers to the various styles and techniques used in wrapping the handle (tsuka) of a Japanese sword.

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Hineri-Maki

The Hineri-Maki is the most popular tsuka-maki (wrapping style), featuring criss-cross or diamond-shaped openings. It's found on most katanas, offering both aesthetic appeal and a firm grip for cutting practice.

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Katate-Maki

The Katate-Maki, otherwise known as a battle-ready tsuka-maki (wrapping style).

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Paper Wedges (Hishigami)

Hishigami are small folded paper triangles inserted into the tsuka-maki wrap to maintain its shape and provide a firmer grip. They are usually preferred and recommended for use in tameshigiri (cutting practice).

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A standard katana handle without the presence of paper wedges.

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Hishigami

Approximately 50 hishigami papers are invisibly and tightly tucked inside the handle's cord wrap.

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Hishigami Pro

Hishigami Pro is an advanced version, often made from durable, high-quality materials like plastic or specially treated paper. We highly recommend it for those seeking exceptional grip and stability.

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Rayskin (Samegawa)

Samegawa is a type of rayskin or sharkskin material wrapped around the handle's wooden core. It is visible only through the diamond openings of the tsuka-maki wrap and provides a highly non-slip surface for the hands.

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Handguard (Tsuba)

The individual tsuba are made in-house and can be customized together with other fittings such as the fuchi, kashira, and menuki in the next steps. The tsuba sets, on the other hand, come complete with all fittings and cannot be interchanged. The supplier recommends the individual tsuba since they tend to be of higher quality—unless you strongly prefer the more colorful aesthetic of the sets.

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Handle Ornament (Menuki)

Menuki are small, ornate symbols placed between the rayskin and the handle's cord wrap, improving the katana's grip.

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Handle Collar & Pommel (Fuchi & Kashira)

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Blade Collar (Habaki)

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Spacer (Seppa)

Seppa are types of katana fittings known as spacers or washers that secure the tightness of the tsuba (guard) with the tsuka (handle).

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Brass

Brass Seppa is one of the most popular options due to its lighter hue enhancing the sword's aesthetics.

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Copper

Copper Seppa is a popular fitting choice with a darker hue that will produce a patina over time enhancing its appeal.

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Cupronickel

Cupronickel Seppa are rarer and have a more luxurious silver appeal with high rust resistance.

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Scabbard (Saya)

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Cord (Sageo)

The sageo is the cord mounted on the katana's scabbard. While it enhances the visual attributes, it can also be untied and used as a belt, known as obi, used for carrying the katana in a traditional way.

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Upgrades

In this step, you can choose to upgrade various parts to get closer to the perfect sword or blade, but this comes with considerable additional time and cost. We believe that the custom swords from this brand, even without the upgrades, fall into the high-end spectrum. We would only recommend these upgrades if you are patient and have no budget constraints.

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Buffalo Horn Parts

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The Kujiri, Koiguchi, and Kurikata are parts of a Japanese sword’s scabbard, usually made of plastic. You can upgrade these parts to buffalo horn. If the saya model you selected is not available with horn parts in stock, it may take 2–3 weeks to make it.

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Shadow Dancer is a reputable manufacturer with a decade-long history of providing quality Japanese swords. Known for their master artisans who follow traditional techniques, they cater to sword collectors and enthusiasts. Their custom swords stand out for their quality materials and competitive pricing, making Shadow Dancer a great option for mid-level and high-end blades.

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Katana Parts

Note that these aren't all the katana parts, but rather the parts that customers can customize with us. Some features, such as steel type and overall blade shape/construction, can also be customized.