Katana ONI, Hattori Hanzo, Kill Bill - Sharpened
Real Katana representing the weapon forged by Hattori Hanzo, visible in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films: ONI.
Beatrix Kiddo, wears this katana with an engraving representing an Oni demon. The Oni is a Japanese mythological creature often associated with evil or demonic forces, although it can also be depicted as a protective guardian.
The presence of the image of an Oni on the katana has symbolic meaning in the context of the film's story. In the context of the narrative, this reinforces the fearsome and vengeful character of “The Bride”. The choice of representing an Oni on the katana can also evoke the theme of vengeance and impartial justice, as the Oni is often seen as a powerful being capable of punishing evil.
Characteristics of the Katana:
The blade is made of high manganese stainless steel and is made of a steel alloy containing 12 to 14% manganese.
This type of steel is often considered the ultimate hardening steel: these blades are known for their resistance to rust, impact, abrasion and are sharp and flexible at the same time. Ideal for cutting training.
- Sharpened blade with groove, 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 its thickest): 0.7 cm
The handle (Tsuka) is made of Galuchat (cartilaginous fish skin) covered with black leather-style synthetic ito.
- Handle length: 29 cm
- Composition: Shagreen 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 made of black lacquered wood, with golden patterns inscribed in the wood.
- Saya in black lacquered wood
- Grayed rope
- Dimensions of the Saya: 76 cm
Dimensions & Weight:
- Length of Katana (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 of non-use. To protect the blade, we invite you to clean it and apply a light coat of oil to avoid rust/oxidation.*
/! It is important to note that on the internet, some imitation Kill Bill katanas are available at lower prices, but they are not faithful reproductions of the detailed models used in the films. Our replica is a formal version, faithful to the authentic characteristics of the katanas present in Quentin Tarantino's films.
