Forging
The blade takes shape beneath the hammer. Each layer of steel is folded and re-welded under heat to create a core that is both strong and flexible.
Hand-forged from high-quality carbon steel for optimal durability. Full tang construction. Wooden display stand included with your order. Built to last for years to come.
$199
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The Kitetsu blades in One Piece form a cursed lineage of three swords: the Shodai (first), the Nidai (second), and the Sandai (third, Wazamono-grade). All three were forged by the same legendary swordsmith, and all three are said to bring misfortune to their wielders. Zoro acquires the Sandai Kitetsu in Loguetown, famously challenging fate itself: the blade attempts to cut him, but he catches it unharmed — proving his indomitable will. The Katana Sandai Kitetsu faithfully reproduces this iconic blade.
The blade features a classic katana profile with a pronounced sori curve and a nagasa of approximately 70 cm. Hardness 58–60 HRC. The finish reflects the Sandai’s appearance in Eiichiro Oda’s manga: a mirror-polished surface with deep red hues at the tips.
The mounting follows the original design: tsuka wrapped in brown ito over dark samegawa, iron patinated tsuba in a diamond shape (the visual signature of the Kitetsu blades in the manga), dark brown lacquered saya with reddish shading, copper sageo. Burnished copper habaki.
The perfect piece for One Piece fans who treasure Zoro’s early arc, an ideal companion for Zoro cosplay pre-Wano (alongside Wado Ichimonji and Yubashiri), and a bold statement piece for any otaku room with a pirate theme.
| Blade material | 1060 carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Design | hand-forged, full tang running through the handle |
| Hamon | Type "CHOJI" fait a la machine |
| Habaki | brass |
| Tsuba | Fer |
| Tsuka | Peau de raie synthetique |
| Tsuka-ito | Coton |
| Sageo | Coton |
| Total length | 105 cm (41.3 in) |
| Blade length | 72 cm (28.3 in) |
| Blade width | 3,2 cm (1.3 in) |
| Blade thickness | 0,7 cm (0.3 in) |
| Handle length | 30 cm (11.8 in) |
| Sharpening | sharpened blade |
| Universe / Theme | Japanese animation, inspired by One Piece |
| Type | Katana collector's for display |
| Included | katana + matching scabbard + katana stand included |
Time-honored craft. Masterful gesture. A one-of-a-kind, hand-forged piece built to last.
The blade takes shape beneath the hammer. Each layer of steel is folded and re-welded under heat to create a core that is both strong and flexible.
The steel is brought to high temperature, then quenched rapidly: this fast cooling hardens the edge and reveals the hamon, the wavy line that runs along the blade.
The smith hand-polishes the blade with natural stones of increasing grit, revealing its luster, its edge, and the soul of the steel.
Each blade is crafted by master artisans according to traditional forging techniques.
Acciai al carbonio o Damasco ad alta tenuta, scelti per la loro resistenza e la tenuta del filo.
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You have 30 days from delivery to return your order. Full refund, no questions asked, as soon as the piece reaches us in its original packaging. Return shipping is on us for any defect found, and a flat fee for a simple change of mind. Our goal: that you fall completely in love with your blade.