Arashi means storm — and the blade lives up to it, a folded Damascus edge run through with red details that glow like the colour of the forge flames it was born in. The bo-hi groove lightens the sword and quickens it through the air, made for precise, elegant practice. It is an entry katana with the drama of something far above its tier.
Specifications
| Blade steel | Damascus steel with red details, with bo-hi (groove) |
|---|---|
| Tsuba | Carved copper with bamboo and sakura motifs |
| Saya | Light lacquered and painted wood |
| Tsuka | White stingray leather |
| Menuki | Bamboo-shaped copper menuki set |
| Mekugi | 2 bamboo mekugi |
Dimensions
| Total length | 103 cm |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 72 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.7 cm |
| Handle length | 25 cm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
Forging & Steel
The Arashi is built on folded Damascus steel, its grain rippling like wind across water and lit with red accents that recall the heat of the quench. The bo-hi reduces weight and improves maneuverability, so the 72 cm blade tracks fast and clean through a cut and recovers quickly between strikes. Fittings carry the seasonal symbolism through: a carved copper tsuba with bamboo and cherry-blossom (sakura) motifs — strength and renewal — over a saya of light lacquered and painted wood that completes the storm theme. The tsuka is wrapped in white stingray leather with bamboo-shaped copper menuki and two bamboo mekugi, so the sword can be disassembled for care. At 1.2 kg and 103 cm with scabbard, it is well balanced as a training sword or a collection centrepiece, light enough for long drills yet handsome enough to display with pride.
Is it battle-ready?
Yes. The folded Damascus blade is sharpenable and the bo-hi keeps it light and quick, making the Arashi a genuine choice for martial-arts training as well as display. Browse the full katana range, or compare it with the Kouji and the Gōrudo.
