Béatrix Kiddo's Katana, The Bride, Kill Bill - Sharped
Real Katana representing the weapon used by Béatrix Kiddo, alias "the Bride" in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films.
On the base of the blade is visible an engraving of a half-lion, half-dog animal representing a Shisa. This creature is present on the majority of traditional Okinawan houses. It is a protective symbol repelling evil forces and evil spirits.
Features of the Katana:
The blade is made of high manganese stainless steel are made of a steel alloy containing 12-14% manganese.
This type of steel is often considered the ultimate hardening steel: these blades are known for their resistance to rust, shock, abrasion and are sharp and flexible at the same time. Ideal for cutting practice.
- Sharp grooved blade, fixed by two pegs
- Blade composition: High manganese stainless steel (maru 1045)
- Blade length (with Habaki): approx. 72cm
- Blade length (without Habaki): approx. 70cm
- Blade width: 3 cm
- Blade thickness (at thickest): 0.7 cm
The handle (Tsuka) is in Galuchat (cartilaginous fish skin) covered with synthetic ito black leather style.
- Handle length: 29 cm
- Composition: Stingray and PU leather
The guard (Tsuba) is oval with small openings.
- Dimensions of the Guard (Tsuba): 7 x 8 cm
- Composition: black metal
The scabbard (saya) is in black lacquered wood, with gilt motifs inscribed in the wood.
- Saya in black lacquered wood
- Golden rope
- Dimensions of the Saya: 76 cm
Dimensions & Weight:
- Katana Length (without Saya): Approx. 1m
- Total weight (without Saya): approx. 1kg
Maintenance advice: we advise you to clean your blade after each training session, or each month without use. In order to protect the blade, we invite you to clean it and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust/oxidation.
