A Blade That Breathes the Quiet Strength of Kyoto’s Past

This katana was forged in the mid-Edo period, around the Kanbun era (1661–1673).

The blade stretches 70.4cm, slightly longer than standard, with a broad form and a gentle curve that gives it a graceful, flowing silhouette.

Look closely and you’ll see beautifully refined itame-hada (wood-grain steel), with a calm suguha hamon gliding quietly across the edge.

Nothing flashy—yet beneath that stillness lies a strength you can feel, like a calm warrior who needs no words.

🕊 From the battlefield to the inner world

The Kanbun era was an age of peace.

Swords were no longer tools of battle; they became mirrors of one’s spirit.

This piece embodies that shift.

Though unsigned, it carries a refined dignity reminiscent of the Yamashiro tradition—subtle, serene, yet deeply profound.

It feels as if a Kyoto swordsmith, pursuing perfection, chose to let the blade speak instead of his name.

Quiet pride. Steady focus. A devotion hidden beneath simplicity.

🌅 A Scabbard Like Sunset Over Kyoto

Wrapping this blade is a lacquered deep vermilion saya—smooth, glossy, and quietly radiant.

A modest gold-brown sageo is tied with a soft elegance, and the black kurigata catches the light like ink on silk.

This is not a loud red.

It is a color that holds pride, grace, and a faint echo of time.

A shade reminiscent of Kyoto at sunset, when the sky glows softly and the temples turn gold for just a moment.

✨ Quiet strength meets refined elegance

Calm yet powerful. Humble yet exquisite.

This katana carries both dignity and beauty in perfect balance.

Even now, across centuries, it draws the heart in—

a mysterious presence that refuses to fade.

A blade not just made to be held,

but to be felt.