Shirōkami Katana is a commanding blade born from shadow and legend. At its heart lies an extraordinary wolf-head tsuba — a fierce guardian sculpted in antique bronze, wreathed in swirling flames, staring down from the guard with raw, primal intensity. Paired with a pristine white ito handle and a deep black lacquered saya, this T10 hamon katana is as powerful to hold as it is to behold.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade Material | T10 Steel with Real Hamon — premium high-carbon steel with natural temper line and exceptional edge retention |
| Equipment | Copper Fittings |
| Overall Length | 103 cm (40.6") |
| Blade Length | 71 cm (28.0") |
| Handle Length | 27 cm (10.6") |
| Blade Width | 3.2 cm (1.26") |
The 白狼 — Shirōkami Katana is a collector's blade forged for those who demand both edge performance and visual mastery. The blade is crafted from high-carbon T10 steel, featuring a genuine undulating hamon that traces the boundary between hardened cutting edge and resilient spine — the mark of true Japanese differential heat treatment.
The saya (scabbard) is finished in deep gloss black lacquer, a clean and commanding canvas that lets every other element of the sword speak for itself. The kojiri (end cap) is cast in dark bronze with an ornate sculpted motif, adding a final flourish of craftsmanship to the scabbard tip. A crisp white sageo cord is tied at the kurigata, contrasting beautifully against the black lacquer.
The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in pure white ito over genuine samegawa, with black diamond-shaped hishigami patterns running the length of the grip — a bold monochrome pairing that gives the sword its name: 白狼, the White Wolf.
The defining element of this katana is its extraordinary tsuba: a large circular guard sculpted in aged bronze-iron, depicting a wolf head rising from a ring of swirling flames. The openwork design creates dramatic shadows, and the animal's fierce expression gives the sword a living, predatory presence. This is not a decorative accessory — it is a statement piece.
The 白狼 — Shirōkami Katana channels the spirit of the lone wolf: solitary, powerful, and uncompromising. A blade for collectors who know that true power needs no ornament beyond itself.
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We offer multiple steel types: 1045 Carbon Steel, 1060 Carbon Steel, 1095 High-Carbon Steel, T10 Tool Steel, and Manganese Steel — each suited to different performance and budget needs.
Most of our modern Katanas are handcrafted in China, in a region that is world-renowned for its specialization in making high-quality, affordable swords.
At MINKATANA, every blade is forged by seasoned master craftsmen who dedicate their skill and passion to each piece. From the folding of the steel to the finishing of the handle, our katanas are built to the highest standards — true collector's pieces worthy of display and admiration.
