The Kogarasu Maru (小烏丸), or "Little Crow Circle," is a distinctive Japanese sword believed to have been crafted by the legendary smith Amakuni during the 8th century AD.
Blades with the Kissaki Moroha Zukuri (鋒両刃造) design, like the Kogarasu Maru, are often called Kogarasu Zukuri (小烏造). This blade style is renowned for its unique sugata (shape), bridging the double-edged Japanese Ken (inspired by the Chinese Jian) and the traditional tachi, which evolved into the iconic katana.
This sword is forged with a clay-tempered hamon, producing a prominent hamon line that stands out after a full hand mirror polish. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine rayskin (same), with a tsuka-maki featuring hishigami for superior grip, a tightly bound ito, and excellent geometry. The long tang is double-pegged for enhanced security and durability.
Available in both T10 Steel & Tamahagane
Full tang construction
Authentic rayskin inlay.
Tsukamaki with hishigami, extremely tight
Full hand mirror polished, and sharpened
Specifications:
Nagasa:
Tsuka:
Motohaba:
Sakihaba:
Motokasane:
Sakikasane:
Sori:
Chu-Kissaki:
28" (71.12cm)
11" (28cm)
1.26"(3.2cm)
0.94"(2.4cm)
0.3"(7.8mm)
0.2"(5mm)
0.88"(2.2cm)
1.77"(4.5cm)
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
All our katanas are hand-forged from scratch, please allow 3-6 months for forging and shipment. Also, check your country's laws on the shipment of katanas before ordering. We are not responsible for any additional customs fees associated with your country. For more information on customs and where we ship please check our shipment policies page.
