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Katana - Amber Grain 5160 Spring Steel

$174.99
Katana Blade material
2000 g Shipping weight
Handcrafted Workshop prepared
15-day returns Eligible non-custom items
Bullet Groove
No Groove
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Estimated shippingUS$59.00
Order checkUsually 1–3 business days
Workshop preparationUsually 7–21 business days
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Description & Specifications

Amber Grain features a warm amber-brown scabbard with a fine speckled texture and coordinated brown fittings.

Blade and construction

The mirror-polished blade is specified in 5160 spring steel with shinogi-zukuri geometry. Choose either a bullet groove or no groove. The construction specification includes a one-piece tang, bamboo mekugi, copper seppa and habaki, cotton handle wrap over natural fish-skin panels, and a solid-wood piano-lacquer scabbard.

Dimensions

  • Overall length: 102 cm
  • Blade length: 72 cm
  • Handle length: 27 cm
  • Blade width: 3.2 cm at the base; 2.2 cm near the tip
  • Blade thickness: 0.7 cm at the base; 0.5 cm near the tip
  • Approximate weight: 1,300 g with scabbard; 1,100 g without scabbard

Use boundaries

Use only on suitable wood targets in a controlled setting. Never strike another blade, hard steel, wire hangers, scissors or similarly hard objects. Maintain correct edge alignment: side impact or a twisted cut can cause edge rolling or other damage.

Katana

Katana - Amber Grain 5160 Spring Steel

$174.99
KatanaProduct type
2000 gShipping weight
HandcraftedWorkshop prepared
15-day returnsEligible non-custom items
Blade Groove: Bullet Groove

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Shipping toUnited States
US$59.00 estimated
Order check
Usually 1–3 business days
Workshop time
Usually 7–21 business days for a standard handcrafted katana
Transit
About 7–15 days after dispatch; some West Coast UPS routes may take 13–20 days
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Destination taxes or import charges may apply

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Description & specifications

Amber Grain features a warm amber-brown scabbard with a fine speckled texture and coordinated brown fittings.

Blade and construction

The mirror-polished blade is specified in 5160 spring steel with shinogi-zukuri geometry. Choose either a bullet groove or no groove. The construction specification includes a one-piece tang, bamboo mekugi, copper seppa and habaki, cotton handle wrap over natural fish-skin panels, and a solid-wood piano-lacquer scabbard.

Dimensions

  • Overall length: 102 cm
  • Blade length: 72 cm
  • Handle length: 27 cm
  • Blade width: 3.2 cm at the base; 2.2 cm near the tip
  • Blade thickness: 0.7 cm at the base; 0.5 cm near the tip
  • Approximate weight: 1,300 g with scabbard; 1,100 g without scabbard

Use boundaries

Use only on suitable wood targets in a controlled setting. Never strike another blade, hard steel, wire hangers, scissors or similarly hard objects. Maintain correct edge alignment: side impact or a twisted cut can cause edge rolling or other damage.

Shipping, delivery & customs

Verified orders are usually processed in 1–3 business days. Standard handcrafted katana normally need 7–21 business days of workshop preparation before dispatch; peak periods may take longer.

Transit begins after dispatch. Most destinations take about 7–15 days, mainland Europe about 17–20 days, Japan about 12–15 days, and some US West Coast UPS routes about 13–20 days.

Shipping is calculated separately from the product price using total parcel weight and destination. EU VAT is typically included for standard packages; UK and other non-EU duties are generally not included. Swords over 1.18 m follow an oversized exception.

Returns & support

Eligible unused, non-custom items in original condition and packaging may be requested for return within 15 days of delivery. Custom products and gift cards are not returnable.

For non-quality returns, the customer covers return shipping. If an item arrives damaged or defective, contact NIMOFAN promptly with your order number and photos so the support team can review it.

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Katana - Amber Grain 5160 Spring Steel

Functional sword for controlled cutting practice

Performance cutting series

Built for controlled heavy cutting.

A functional cutting sword should make its strengths and its limits equally clear. Use only approved targets, keep the edge aligned, and never test a blade against metal, tools or another blade.

5160 spring steelPerformance blade material
Controlled cuttingApproved targets and trained handling only
No metal impactNo wire, tools, hard objects or blade contact

Target discipline

Real cutting begins with the right target.

Performance comes from matching the blade, target and technique. The published test limits for each product are the only approved reference.

Approved cutting targets

Use only the bamboo and wood test targets, sizes and conditions documented for this exact product. Secure the target and keep the area clear.

Never strike these targets

Metal, wire, hangers, scissors, tools, stone, concrete and another blade can chip, roll, bend or break any sword edge.

Edge alignment

The cut lands on the edge, not the side.

Poor edge alignment creates a sideways load. Even on an approved wood target, that load can roll the edge, bend the blade or cause a chip.

  • Start slowly and confirm the blade path before adding power.
  • Stop if the target moves, the stand loosens or the edge angle changes.
  • Inspect and clean the blade after every cutting session.

Heat-treatment evidence

Steel grade matters. Heat treatment decides the outcome.

Exact temperatures, hold times, quench details and hardness values appear only when they are tied to an approved production record for this product.
  1. 01Controlled austenitizingThe verified process heats the steel under controlled conditions before quenching. Published numbers must match the product batch record.
  2. 02Oil quenchA documented oil-quench step is used to harden the blade while managing distortion and cracking risk.
  3. 03Double temperTwo documented tempering cycles tune the final balance of edge stability, toughness and resilience.
Katana - Amber Grain 5160 Spring Steel
Designed around the complete cut.Blade geometry, edge condition, target choice and technique work as one system. No steel grade makes a sword immune to misuse.

Breakage support

Breakage Replacement Warranty

If the blade breaks during controlled cutting on approved bamboo or clean wood targets with correct edge alignment, an eligible claim receives a replacement sword at no product charge. Metal, another blade, wire, tools, hard objects, side impact, prior damage and other misuse are excluded. Order information and clear photos or video may be required to confirm eligibility.

Coverage is governed by the complete terms shown on this page and applicable law.
Katana - Amber Grain 5160 Spring Steel

After the cut

Clean, dry, inspect, oil.

5160 is not stainless steel. Remove moisture and residue after use, dry the blade completely, apply a light coat of sword oil and inspect the edge and fittings before storage.

Questions performance cutters ask

Straight answers before the first cut.

The answers below define intended use, care and the limits that protect both the blade and the user.
What is 5160 spring steel?
5160 is a chromium-alloy spring steel known for toughness potential and resilience when it is properly heat-treated. Steel grade alone does not make a blade immune to damage.
Is 5160 steel good for swords?
It can be a strong choice for functional cutting swords because a verified heat treatment and suitable blade geometry can balance toughness, edge stability and resilience.
What does “battle-ready” mean on this product?
It means a sharp functional sword intended for controlled cutting practice by trained adults where legal. It does not mean combat use, self-defense use or immunity to abuse.
What targets is this cutting katana designed for?
Use only the approved bamboo and wood test targets, dimensions and conditions published for this exact product. Do not assume that every tree, wood species or target is suitable.
Can it cut metal, wire, tools or another blade?
No. Do not strike metal, wire, hangers, scissors, tools, stone, concrete or another blade. Hard impact can damage any sword steel and can create dangerous fragments.
Can a bad cutting angle damage the edge?
Yes. Poor edge alignment creates lateral load and can roll, bend or chip the edge even when the target itself is approved.
Can a 5160 blade chip, roll, bend or break?
Yes. Every blade has limits. Target hardness, blade geometry, prior damage, edge alignment, maintenance and impact force all affect the result.
What is the measured blade hardness?
A hardness value is published only when it is supported by an approved batch record with a defined test method and measurement points. Check the verified specification on this product page.
Is this katana through-hardened?
That term is shown only when the heat-treatment method for this exact product has been documented and approved. Do not infer it from the steel grade alone.
Does 5160 spring steel rust?
Yes. It is not stainless steel. After cutting, clean the blade, dry it completely and apply a light coat of sword oil before storage.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Only for responsible adults who understand local law, receive proper cutting instruction, use a secure target stand and keep people, animals and breakable objects outside the cutting area.