The saya is perfectly straight with no warping or bends and unlike too many other production saya, there is no sawdust or wax inside that tends to get all over your blade every time you sheathe it. I believe the koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri are made of horn but without scraping the paint off to check, I can’t be sure. The general profile shaping is smooth and flows seamlessly with the tsuka and it is also evenly tapered down the length, which I imagine could make it easier to insert into and withdraw from an obi. The fit on the habaki is pretty much perfect, with the pressure on the ha and mune instead of the on the sides and there is zero saya rattle near the kojiri end. The “ishime” paint scheme is visually pleasing enough but it seems fairly thin and a bit typical featuring the somewhat commonly seen gloss over matte, paint spatter method. I personally like a lighter rather than heavier saya but this one does feel a little fragile to me as far as possibly being prone to surface damage and dents. The first thing I noticed about the saya was how light it is. The tsuka’s general shape and angle flow well aesthetically with the sword’s sori. Two bamboo mekugi secure the tsuka to the nakago. The samegawa panels underneath are very good quality with large nodes in abundance on both sides an aged patina has been applied for aesthetics. The rikko shape tapers nicely at the waist as well as having proper distal taper from fuchi to kashira, making it very comfortable to grip. The end knots are tied tightly and cleanly. The wrap is tight, neat and the diamonds are even nothing shifts without a decent amount of pressure applied and folded paper hishigami have been used. The tsuka of this Motohara L6 is wrapped in the common hineri-maki style, using premium imported black leather ito over genuine samegawa panels. Nothing broken, pleasing aesthetics, solid feel, I was impressed and excited to proceed. The sword inside felt hefty and solid and my eyes were darting back and forth between a lot of interesting details as I quickly inspected it. First thing I noticed after unwrapping it was the striking black swordbag with large white printed characters. The sword came packaged well, rolled up in an ample amount of bubble wrap and styrofoam sheets in a durable, thick cardboard box. The model I’ll be reviewing is the Motohara L6 katana, listed as a multi-purpose blade suitable for medium to heavy targets including mats and bamboo. They seem to have a small handful of models to choose from, mostly based on steel and target type. General purpose and hard target cutters are tested on a variety of bamboo (fresh through dry/hard/brittle).” Mat cutter models are tested on used Japanese tatami, for performance and durability. Other metals may be utilized to create fittings for custom orders.Īll processes are managed by strict standards and multiple quality control checks and product testing in Korea and the USA. Tsuba are made from iron and finished using traditional methods. Sterling silver is the primary material used for fuchi, kashira, and menuki. Tsukamaki is done in a variety of traditional styles. Genuine high quality samegawa (stingray skin) and silk and leather from Korea and Japan are utilized in tsuka construction.
Saya are available in a variety of traditional style finishes and designs. Tsuka cores and saya are carved for each individual blade using strong, durable hardwoods. Koshirae is made individually for each sword, and assembled by a Japanese-trained craftsman. We use premium steels combined with modern technology, tools, and processes in the making of our blades. Our customer focus is on martial artists practicing the Japanese Sword Arts, as well as enthusiasts and collectors that appreciate high quality modern steel katanas in traditional Japanese style themes.īlades are produced by skilled, experienced blacksmiths in South Korea. The focus of our swords is on high performance cutting, handling and durability, with traditional koshirae designs, and custom craftsman level build-quality. “Welcome to Evolution Blades! Evolution Blades sells the Motohara line of Japanese style swords. Here is the Evolution Blades company profile, as found on their facebook page: From what I understand, this is a collaboration between the designer and representative, Jason Yoon in the US and a group of Japanese trained craftsmen in South Korea. Today I’m reviewing a Motohara katana from a relatively new brand called Evolution Blades.
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