Katana Elite Manji Soshu Kitae Sword

The Elite Manji Katana is hand forged from soshu kitae laminated steel. The full tang functional live blade is Hazuya polished where a thin Uchimogori stone fixed with paper is used to bring out the hamon and later double pegged to secure it to the tsuka (handle).

Covering the tsuka is authentic white same (ray skin) topped with tsukamaki with hishigami, both of which are secured with the tsuka Ito (handle wrap). The fittings for the katana such as the habaki (blade collar) and seppa (spacers) are made of brass.

This katana is unique as its tsuba (hand guard), kashira (pommel), and fuchi has elaborate Manji designs, a clock-wise swastika which symbolizes eternal happiness, peace, and prosperity. In Buddhism, it represents Buddha's footprints, making it a common symbol found in places of worship.