Shadow Dancer Nova Sun Burst Brown Katana 1095 Carbon Steel Hira Zukuri

Understated yet captivating, Shadow Dancer’s Sun Burst Katana is part of the brand’s Nova Series which blends modern and traditional designs with signature precision and balance. 

Featuring a 1095 carbon steel hira zukuri (flat and ridgeless) blade, its sleek cutting profile is prized for delivering precise, fluid strikes and a smooth draw. The differential hardening process reveals a beautiful gunome (wave-like) hamon that accentuates the sword’s visual appeal. 

Mounted blackened fittings with black ridges and gold highlights as seen on the maru gata (round) tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are reminiscent of sun rays radiating outward. Meanwhile, a single mekugi secures the blade to the wooden core handle covered in black samegawa wrapped tightly in place using artificial silk tsuka ito for a balanced, secure grip.

This katana is housed in a black lacquered tsuba with subtle gold veining patterns that catches the light. Paired with a brown and gold sageo, this color palette evokes the warmth and radiance of the sun—quiet in presence, yet undeniably striking.