Katana Minamata (Damascus Steel)

The Katana Minamata is a hand-forged 1060 carbon steel katana that combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with reliable performance. Its full tang construction and sharp, battle-ready edge make it well-suited for martial arts training or display. Katana USA crafts this sword with careful attention to every detail, from the sculpted tsuba to the wrapped tsuka.

The Katana Minamata is a handmade Damascus steel katana featuring a bo-hi blood groove and distinctive purple cotton sageo, blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with bold aesthetics. Its full tang construction, synthetic ray skin tsuka, and sharp, battle-ready edge make it ideal for martial arts training or display. Katana USA brings you this authentic piece with careful attention to every detail.

Specifications:

• Handmade
• Full tang construction
• Sharp, battle-ready edge
• Blade material: Damascus steel
• Sageo / ito in purple cotton
• BO-HI
• Tsuka wrapped in synthetic ray skin
• Copper tsuba
• Habaki material: brass
• Overall length: 105 cm (41.3 in) (41.3 in)
• Blade length: 72 cm (28.3 in) (28.3 in)
• Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in) (1.26 in)
• Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 in) (0.28 in)
• Handle length: 30 cm (11.8 in) (11.8 in)