Musha Shirasaya (Black)

From the Musha Collection comes this intricately hand-forged black Shirasaya, which is a minimalist’s dream. Full-tang 1045 high-carbon steel makes this a resilient katana that is razor sharp right out of the box.

Traditionally, Shirasayas were used to store the Samurai's blade when not in use. It has a clean wood handle, no wraps or accessories, and a simple, matching wood saya.

A unique feature on this black Shirasaya is the integrated Bo-Hi on the blade. Bo-Hi is commonly known as blood grooves, but that is a common misconception. The purpose of the Bo-Hi is to help reduce the weight of the katana; it actually has nothing to do with channeling the blood. Making the Katana lighter enables the user to wield the katana better and puts less stress on the hands. Not to mention, it benefits some advanced cutting techniques that require the katana to change direction rapidly. 

All Musha swords can be fully disassembled and reassembled. With our Shirasayas, you are free to add any style Tsuba, Fuchi, or Kashira to make the tsuba you want and make your katana truly unique.

Specifications:

• 41" Hand Forged Samurai Sword
• 28 1/2" Blade
• 11" Handle
• 1045 Full Tang Carbon Steel Blade
• Hand Forged with Maru-Kitae process
• Razor Sharp and Ready to Cut
• Includes sword bag