Jade Balance Cold Edge Katana (Yuheng Leng Ren) | Handcrafted 1065 Carbon Steel Oil Quenched Tempered Hand-Forged Blade White Cord Handle Wooden Saya 103cm — Under $170

The Jade Balance Cold Edge Katana (Yuheng Leng Ren) is a handcrafted 1065 carbon steel battle-ready katana named for Yuheng — the fifth star of the Big Dipper, the celestial instrument of perfect balance used by ancient Chinese astronomers to govern the seasons and cardinal directions. Oil quenched and tempered blade, white cord wrap handle, wooden saya, full tang construction. 103cm. Under $170.

Best handcrafted battle-ready katana under $170. 1065 carbon steel, oil quenched and tempered, sharpened edge. Named Yuheng Leng Ren — Jade Balance, Cold Edge — the precision of the celestial balance in a blade. White cord wrap handle, wooden saya included. The katana for collectors who want astronomical depth and cutting performance.

What Does Yuheng Leng Ren (Jade Balance Cold Edge) Mean?

Yuheng Leng Ren combines two of the most evocative concepts in Chinese astronomical and blade culture. Yuheng (Jade Balance) is the fifth star of the Big Dipper (Bei Dou Qi Xing, the Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper) — the celestial instrument of perfect measurement used for thousands of years to determine the seasons, the cardinal directions, and the proper ordering of time. Made of jade, the most perfect and incorruptible material in Chinese culture. Leng Ren (Cold Edge) is the quality of a blade so precisely made that it carries the chill of celestial precision — a cut as exact as the movement of the stars. Together: a katana of extraordinary balance and cold, precise beauty.

What Is the Big Dipper in Chinese Astronomy?

The Big Dipper (Bei Dou Qi Xing — Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper) is one of the most important star formations in Chinese astronomical tradition. Its seven stars were used to determine the seasons, the cardinal directions, and the proper ordering of the calendar. Yuheng, the fifth star, is the star of celestial balance — the pivot point of the dipper's handle, the star that governs measurement and precision. Ancient Chinese astronomers watched Yuheng to know when to plant, when to harvest, and when to prepare for war.

1065 Carbon Steel — Oil Quenched, Tempered, Battle-Ready

The 1065 carbon steel blade undergoes oil quenching and tempering — achieving the ideal balance of hardness and toughness for a true battle-ready edge. Sharpened and suitable for tameshigiri cutting practice and martial arts training. At $169.99, this is exceptional value for a handcrafted battle-ready katana with deep Chinese astronomical inspiration.

Who Is This For?

• Collectors seeking the best handcrafted battle-ready katana under $170 with Chinese astronomy depth
• Martial arts practitioners who want a functional 1065 carbon steel blade for tameshigiri and training
• Fans of Chinese astronomy, Big Dipper mythology, and celestial sword culture
• Anyone searching for a unique katana gift with astronomical and philosophical meaning
• Sword enthusiasts who want a blade that embodies celestial precision and cold, exact beauty

Specifications

• Overall Length: 103 cm (41 inches)
• Blade Length (Nagasa): 72 cm
• Handle Length (Tsuka): 30 cm
• Blade Width: approx. 3 cm (1.2 inches)
• Weight: 1.2 kg (2.5 lbs)
• Blade Steel: 1065 Carbon Steel, oil quenched and tempered, sharpened
• Handle: White cord wrap (tsuka-ito)
• Construction: Full tang, handcrafted
• Scabbard: Wooden saya
• SKU: LJR215027
• Price: $169.99

Package Contents

• 1x Jade Balance Cold Edge Katana (1065 carbon steel blade + white cord wrap handle)
• 1x Wooden scabbard (saya)
• 1x Cleaning cloth
• Note: Stand not included

Ships from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. 18+ only.