Unokubi Zukuri Katana 1095 High Carbon Steel

Pick Unokubi Zukuri Katana 1095 High Carbon Steel up and the first thing you notice is how it moves. Balanced. It feel like the sword is doing half the work for you. That’s the Unokubi Zukuri shape at work. Centuries old, and still one of the smarter blade profiles around because it sheds weight in the right places and preserves it where it counts.

The steel is 1095 high carbon. What that means in real terms is an edge that holds sharp with proper care and a spine that stays reliable when things get demanding. The hamon that comes out of the tempering process is genuinely beautiful too, the kind you find yourself studying under good light.

The handle is where a lot of swords cut corners, and this one holds the line. Rayskin under katatemaki wrap over a hardwood core means your hand stays put. Comfortable and actually anchored. After an hour of practice that distinction starts to matter a lot.

The saya is hardwood with buffalo horn fittings. Built to last and it looks the part without trying too hard.

Some katana are display pieces pretending to be functional swords. This one goes the other direction entirely. It performs well, holds up to real use, and happens to look good on a stand when you are working with something else.

Key Features

• Handmade functional katana
• Unokubi Zukuri blade design for agile handling
• 1095 high carbon steel blade
• Clay tempered edge with visible hamon
• Sharp edge as standard
• Genuine rayskin handle
• Katatemaki battle wrap grip
• Hardwood saya with buffalo horn details
• Balanced feel with responsive movement

Specifications

• Overall Length: 103 cm / 40.6 in
• Blade Length: 71 cm / 27.9 in
• Handle Length: 27 cm / 10.6 in
• Width Near Habaki: 3.15 cm
• Width Near Yokote: 2.3 cm
• Curvature: 1.9 cm

Why Choose This Katana?

This Unokubi Zukuri Katana 1095 High Carbon Stee looks refined, feels responsive, and carries the kind of balance that experienced users notice immediately.

Ideal For

• Katana collectors
• Japanese sword enthusiasts
• Tameshigiri practitioners
• Martial arts display spaces
• Unique gift buyers