Béatrix Kiddo's Katana, The Bride, Kill Bill - Sharped

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.