The Ghost of Yotei Gilded Night Premium Katana (Upgraded Edition) is the new version of one of our most popular game-inspired katanas. The upgrade is in the steel: a clay-tempered T10 blade with a real hamon, copper fittings, and a fully redesigned white koshirae covered in gold kintsugi-style veins. Night is the dark one: black lacquer crossed by gold veins, like lightning or a kintsugi repair on black porcelain.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade Material |
T10 high-carbon steel, clay-tempered for a real hamon, with a bo-hi groove and engraved calligraphy near the habaki |
| Equipment |
Copper: gold-tone habaki, fuchi and kashira with a slim flared collar |
| Saya |
Black lacquer with a gold kintsugi-style crackle pattern |
| Tsuka |
Matching black tsuka with gold crackle, black and white arrow-pattern sageo |
| Overall Length |
104 cm (40.9 inches) |
| Blade Length |
71 cm (28.0 inches) |
| Handle Length |
27 cm (10.6 inches) |
| Blade Width |
3.2 cm (1.3 inches) |
| Weight |
1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) |
DESCRIPTION
What changes in the Upgraded Edition. This is the maker's upgraded version of the Yotei katana. The T10 high-carbon blade is now clay-tempered: the clay applied before quenching leaves a real hamon, the soft wavy line you can see along the edge in the photos. The blade carries a bo-hi groove and engraved calligraphy at its base, and the fittings move to copper.
A new koshirae. The finish is redrawn as a lacquer crossed by gold crackle veins, inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold. The same pattern runs on the saya and the tsuka, and the scalloped tsuba of the first version is replaced by slim gold-tone copper collars for a cleaner line.
For whom. Fans of the Ghost of Yotei universe who want the finest version of the Gilded Night katana, and collectors looking for a T10 blade with a real hamon at a reasonable price. It also exists in a white version, the Gilded Dawn, to display as a pair.
104 cm overall, 1.40 kg. Choose your edge option at checkout and add an engraving on the blade if you wish.
FAQ
What is the difference with the original Gilded Night?
The Upgraded Edition is the maker's improved version: clay-tempered T10 blade with a real hamon and a bo-hi groove, copper fittings with slim gold-tone collars, and a new gold kintsugi-style crackle finish on the saya and tsuka.
What comes in the box?
The katana, its saya and a protective storage bag. The wooden stand shown in the photos is a display prop, available separately.
Can I add an engraving?
Yes. Choose the engraving option (+$30) and enter your text at checkout; it is engraved on the blade before shipping.
How big is it?
104 cm overall for 1.4 kg: a full-size katana that fits a standard two-tier stand or a wall mount.
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Sold as a collectible item, intended for display and collection purposes.