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 exceptional durability. Full tang construction. Wooden display stand included with your order. Damascus steel blade.
Original price was: $624.$520Current price is: $520.
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Susanoo is one of three children of the creator kami Izanagi, the impetuous brother of Amaterasu (sun) and Tsukuyomi (moon): he rules storms, the sea, and turbulent waters. His most celebrated myth sees him defeat the eight-headed dragon Yamata-no-Orochi, drawing the sword Kusanagi from its tail. The Katana Susanoo pays tribute to this tempestuous figure.
The Damascus steel blade (nagasa approximately 70 cm, 58–60 HRC hardness) displays turbulent patterns evoking the waves of a storm-tossed sea. The steel layers are arranged in an agitated manner, as if the surface itself were coursing with motion.
The fittings carry a stormy palette: storm-blue ito over dark samegawa, an iron tsuba patinated with a dragon-tail (Orochi) motif, a saya lacquered in deep navy with white glints (the crests of waves), and petrol-blue sageo. Burnished copper habaki.
A piece for admirers of Shinto mythology, a display piece for rooms with a dramatic character, and a gift for those who prefer Susanoo to Amaterasu — the impetuous brother has always had his devotees. A katana that carries the force of a thunderstorm.
| Blade | Damascus steel |
|---|---|
| Construction | full tang |
| Forging | by hand |
| Edge | sharpened, battle-ready |
| Habaki | finely engraved brass |
| Tsuba | finely engraved copper |
| Saya | lacquered solid wood dipinto by hand |
| Tsuka | genuine ray skin |
| Tsuka-ito | cotton |
| Menuki | gold-plated |
| 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) |
| Included | katana and scabbard (Saya) |
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.