Shadow Dancer Nova Pink/Purple Katana 1095 Carbon Steel Clay Tempered

Part of Shadow Dancer's Nova series, this katana is a highly exquisite and sophisticated piece that combines both traditional and modern designs, great for both practitioners and collectors.

Forged from 1095 carbon steel, the mirror polished shinogi zukuri (ridge line runs along the blade’s length on both sides) blade is differentially hardened, producing a sanbonsugi (reminiscent of three cedar trees) hamon that complements the sword’s theme of beauty and resilience. An added bohi helps to decrease the sword’s excess weight and improve its point of balance.

There is much symbolism in this katana’s iron tsuba, along with alloy fuchi,and kashira that feature a variety of detailed and elaborate life-like flowers, a reminder of values such as bravery, strength, purity, honor, and wisdom. Other fittings include silver-toned menuki as well as gold toned brass seppa and habaki. 

True to traditional design, one mekugi secures the blade to the wooden Haichi style tsuka covered in white genuine samegawa and wrapped tightly in purple synthetic silk tsuka ito for a durable and comfortable grip. 

Complementing the overall design is a glossy oil lacquered soft pink scabbard paired with an alloy shitodome and matching thickened sageo.