SPECIFICATIONS
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| Blade color |
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| Material |
Clay-Tempered 1095 High Carbon 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 |
39.34 in (100 cm) |
| Length of the blade |
27.95 in (71 cm) |
| Length of the handle |
11.4 in (29 cm) |
"A shadow cast from the heavens, silent and absolute."
The Tenma 天魔—Heavenly Demon—is a dark and formidable work designed for those who appreciate a minimalist, stealth-driven aesthetic paired with high-performance materials. Drawing inspiration from a shadow cast from the heavens, this piece honors a legacy of quiet power through its "blackout" presentation. It serves as a distinguished centerpiece that commands the room through shadow rather than shine, offering a clean yet authoritative silhouette that remains grounded in traditional Japanese styling.
At its heart is a blade hand-forged from 1095 High-Carbon Steel, a material selected for its professional-grade edge retention and elite durability. Through the traditional method of clay-tempering, the steel undergoes a natural internal transformation that orchestrates a dual-density architecture: a high-density profile along the edge for enduring integrity and a flexible, shock-absorbing spine. This thermal process results in a highly visible, authentic Hamon—a permanent testament to the piece’s disciplined heat treatment and superior mechanical balance.
The Tenma’s grounded theme is elegantly broken by the warmth of aged bronze fittings, including a detailed Tsuba and menuki that add a layer of antique character. Every structural component reflects a commitment to traditional assembly, where the Tsuka is built from real rayskin wrapped over solid wood. Utilizing the genuine pebbled texture of the skin for a superior tactile grip, the hilt is secured with a tight black cord wrap and anchored by traditional Mekugi pins. Housed in a sleek, matte-black solid wood Saya, the Tenma remains a unified tribute to the exacting standards of the classical forge.