SPECIFICATIONS
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| Blade color |
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| Material |
Clay-Tempered T10 Steel |
| Guard (Tsuba 鍔) |
Aged Bronze |
| Scabbard (Saya 鞘) |
Solid Wood |
| Handle (Tsuka 柄) |
Real Rayskin Over Solid Wood |
| Menuki |
Aged Bronze |
DIMENSIONS
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| Length with scabbard |
39.0 in (100 cm) |
| Length of the blade |
27.95 in (71 cm) |
| Length of the handle |
12.6 in (32 cm) |
"A crimson bloom in the snow, striking and eternally sharp."
The "Chi no Bara" (血の薔薇)—Blood Rose—stands as a crowning achievement of masterful smithing and evocative design. Drawing inspiration from the image of a crimson bloom emerging through winter frost, this piece is a peerless exploration of material depth and high-contrast elegance. It harmonizes a vibrant, striking palette with the complex physical properties of T10 steel, resulting in a forged work of unparalleled structural beauty that captures a moment of ephemeral nature in permanent form.
The physical integrity of the piece is defined by the classical clay-tempering technique. By selectively insulating the steel with a specialized clay mixture before the final thermal treatment, the metal achieves a profound structural duality: a highly resilient core paired with a dense, crystallized exterior profile. This exacting process—born of precise, generational forging—ensures the authentic dynamic equilibrium of historical prototypes while naturally yielding a bold, undulating Hamon that serves as an indelible signature of the master’s forge.
This mastery of the anvil is beautifully elevated by the visual elegance of its aged bronze fittings. The Tsuba and menuki showcase an exquisite, time-worn patina that brings out the deep, sculptural relief of the ornate motifs, creating a sophisticated, museum-quality contrast against the crimson handle accents. Integrated through heritage practices, the Tsuka is built from real rayskin wrapped over solid wood and anchored by traditional Mekugi pins, ensuring the Chi no Bara stands as a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to classical design and master craftsmanship.