Gilded Dawn katana: collage of the white-speckled scabbard and handle, gold-colored guard and silver-colored blade
Gilded Dawn katana: sheathed side view with white-speckled scabbard and patterned cord on an antler-shaped stand
Gilded Dawn katana: exposed silver-colored blade above its white-speckled scabbard on an antler-shaped stand
Gilded Dawn katana: blade base markings beside a gold-colored cloud-shaped collar and speckled white handle
Gilded Dawn katana: front close-up of the round gold-colored guard with a scalloped decorative rim
Gilded Dawn katana: close-up of the silver-colored blade tip with pale wavy markings
Gilded Dawn katana: close-up of the white-and-black-speckled scabbard tip with gold-colored branch decoration
Gilded Dawn katana: speckled white scabbard mouth wrapped with white cord bearing black chevron-like marks
Gilded Dawn katana: diagonal smooth white-speckled handle with gold-colored branches and a small round fitting
Gilded Dawn katana: collage of crossed sword and scabbard, gold-colored collar, guard and blade tip
Katana – Ghost of Yōtei Gilded Dawn T8 Clay Tempered Blade | 羊蹄山の魂 破暁鍍金
$244.53
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T8 clay-tempered Steel Blade material
Approx. 1200gWeight (w/o Saya)
Approx. 1600gWeight (with Saya)
2000 gShipping weight (with packaging)
Handcrafted Workshop prepared
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Hand Sharpened
Unsharpened
Without Engraving
With Engraving
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Workshop-forged blades with clearer material positioning.
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Description & Specifications

Specifications

Blade Material T8 clay-tempered Steel
Polish Hand Polished
Blade Construction Full Tang (Integrated Nakago)
Blade Style Shinogi-Zukuri (鎬造)
Tsuba Alloy
Seppa & Habaki Brass & Copper
Mekugi Bamboo Peg
Handle Wood with Piano Lacquer Finish
Scabbard (Saya) Wood with White-Gold Lacquer
Kurikata / Koiguchi / Kojiri Solid Wood Construction
Features
  • clay-tempered T8 blade with natural hamon and excellent hardness
  • Real cutting functionality with full tang construction
  • Rare white lacquer saya with golden shimmer pattern
  • Traditional fittings crafted with detail and balance
  • A premium blend of collectible value and martial authenticity

Dimensions

Overall Length 102 cm
Blade Length 72 cm
Handle Length 27 cm
Blade Width (Base) 3.2 cm
Blade Thickness (Base) 0.7 cm
Blade Width (Tip) 2.2 cm
Blade Thickness (Tip) 0.5 cm
Weight (w/o Saya) Approx. 1200g
Weight (with Saya) Approx. 1600g

A white-gold lacquer scabbard makes this a Ghost of Yōtei collectible.

T8 clay-tempered Steel Katana

Katana – Ghost of Yōtei Gilded Dawn T8 Clay Tempered Blade | 羊蹄山の魂 破暁鍍金

✦ 3 free gifts included: Premium Tanto, sword stand & sword bag

$244.53

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T8 clay-tempered SteelBlade material
Approx. 1200gWeight (w/o Saya)
Approx. 1600gWeight (with Saya)
2000 gShipping weight (with packaging)
HandcraftedWorkshop prepared
30-day returnsEligible non-custom items
Sharpness: Hand Sharpened
Engraving: Without Engraving

Your 3 free gifts are included with every sword — we add them to your order automatically.

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What's included

Everything that comes with this sword

Premium Mystery Tanto - T10 steel
$110.00 FREE
Katana display holder
$14.99 FREE
Golden silk sword bag
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Included gift value $136.99

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Premium Mystery TantoIncluded · $0 $110
Golden silk navy wave pattern sword bag
Sword bagIncluded · $0 $12
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Made to order and tracked from the workshop to your door.
Workshop-forged blades with clearer material positioning.
30-day return window; non-quality returns may deduct shipping.

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Katana – Ghost of Yōtei Gilded Dawn T8 Clay Tempered Blade | 羊蹄山の魂 破暁鍍金

Description & specifications

Specifications

Blade Material T8 clay-tempered Steel
Polish Hand Polished
Blade Construction Full Tang (Integrated Nakago)
Blade Style Shinogi-Zukuri (鎬造)
Tsuba Alloy
Seppa & Habaki Brass & Copper
Mekugi Bamboo Peg
Handle Wood with Piano Lacquer Finish
Scabbard (Saya) Wood with White-Gold Lacquer
Kurikata / Koiguchi / Kojiri Solid Wood Construction
Features
  • clay-tempered T8 blade with natural hamon and excellent hardness
  • Real cutting functionality with full tang construction
  • Rare white lacquer saya with golden shimmer pattern
  • Traditional fittings crafted with detail and balance
  • A premium blend of collectible value and martial authenticity

Dimensions

Overall Length 102 cm
Blade Length 72 cm
Handle Length 27 cm
Blade Width (Base) 3.2 cm
Blade Thickness (Base) 0.7 cm
Blade Width (Tip) 2.2 cm
Blade Thickness (Tip) 0.5 cm
Weight (w/o Saya) Approx. 1200g
Weight (with Saya) Approx. 1600g

A white-gold lacquer scabbard makes this a Ghost of Yōtei collectible.

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. Canada: shipping is free on this sword (about 7–15 days after dispatch).

Shipping is calculated separately from the product price using each cart item's confirmed shipping type and quantity. The final rate is shown at checkout. 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 30 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.

Gilded Dawn katana: collage of the white-speckled scabbard and handle, gold-colored guard and silver-colored blade

Inside the workshop

Prepared before dispatch

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Atsu riding through cherry blossoms in a Ghost of Yōtei game scene
Ghost of Yōtei — game scene

Ghost of Yōtei collection

Gilded Dawn beneath Mount Yōtei

Warm gold and pale morning light shape this Gilded Dawn design. Its visual story follows Atsu's journey through the changing landscapes of Ezo.

Design story
Gilded Dawn — light gold sword fittings
Blade option
T8 clay-tempered variant
Setting
Ezo, beneath Mount Yōtei
Atsu overlooking Mount Yōtei and the autumn landscape of Ezo
Across Ezo A new journey in Japan's far north

From open grasslands and autumn forests to the snow-covered slopes of Mount Yōtei, the landscape gives every version of this collection its atmosphere.