Kaeru (Frog) Katana

Kaeru (Frog) Katana

The blade of Hanwei's Kaeru Katana is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length kissaki.

The saya is deeply lacquered in black. High-quality same is used on the tsuka. The tsuka-ito is made of premium dark blue Japanese cotton.

The tsuba is crafted in blackened iron, with detailing in gold and silver and a frog on lily pad scene decoration. The silk sageo complements the theme of the frog and is elegantly woven in dark blue and grey-green. The black fuchi and kashira feature brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are made of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction.

The matching Kaeru Wakizashi (Product no. SH2468) is also available to complete your collection. 

Made by Hanwei.

Key features:
- Hand-forged and folded steel blade
- Silk sageo
- Traditional construction

Details:
- Blade material: K120C steel 
- Overall length: approx. 99 cm
- Blade length: approx. 68 cm 
- Handle length: approx. 28 cm
- Weight: approx. 1077 g
- Manufacturer´s product no.: SH2467

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We'll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.