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Kokarasuma Sword | Handmade T10 High-Carbon Steel Burnt Blade Grey Cord Handle Wooden Scabbard Compact 55cm — Best Kokarasuma-Inspired Sword Under $90

$89.99 USD

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The Kokarasuma Sword is a handmade compact sword featuring a T10 high-carbon steel blade with burnt blade finish and grey cord wrap handle — inspired by the legendary Kokarasuma (小烏丸, Little Crow), one of the most sacred swords in Japanese imperial history. Compact 55cm overall. Full tang. Under $90.

Best Kokarasuma-inspired sword under $90. T10 high-carbon steel: ~1.0% carbon, HRC 60-62. Burnt blade finish: controlled heating and oxidation, dark textured surface, additional corrosion resistance. Kissaki-moroha-zukuri inspired: the ancient double-edged tip form that predates the curved katana. Grey cord wrap handle. Wooden scabbard included. Full tang, hand sharpened, battle-ready. 55cm overall / 32cm blade.

What Is the Kokarasuma — The Legendary Imperial Sword?

The Kokarasuma (小烏丸, "Little Crow") is one of the most legendary and sacred swords in Japanese history. According to tradition, it was given by the sun goddess Amaterasu to Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first emperor of Japan. The Kokarasuma is a kissaki-moroha-zukuri design — a blade with a double-edged tip that predates the curved katana, representing the most ancient form of Japanese sword-making. The original Kokarasuma is preserved in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, one of the most sacred objects in Japanese imperial tradition.

What Is the Burnt Blade Finish?

The burnt blade finish is achieved through a controlled heating and oxidation process that gives the blade its distinctive dark, textured surface. The dark oxidized surface contrasts with the bright sharpened edge, creating visual drama that speaks to the blade's passage through fire. The burnt finish also provides additional corrosion resistance. Do not attempt to polish or remove the burnt finish — it is intentional and functional.

What Is Kissaki-Moroha-Zukuri — The Ancient Blade Form?

Kissaki-moroha-zukuri is one of the oldest Japanese blade forms — a design where the tip of the blade is sharpened on both sides, creating a double-edged point. This design predates the curved single-edged katana and represents the most ancient tradition of Japanese sword-making. The Kokarasuma is the most famous example of this blade form.