Raimie XL Katana

As storm clouds gather and lightning crackles across the horizon, the Raimie XL Katana waits in your hands. With a focused breath and a single decisive cut, the air itself seems to tremble—the sound of thunder following the precision of your strike. Designed for power and control, this sword embodies the next generation of heavy cutting katana from the renowned CAS Hanwei forge.

The Legacy of the XL Series

Continuing the celebrated XL Series blade geometry, the Raimie Katana refines the form for unmatched cutting performance. Its theme—Raimie, meaning “thunderclap”—flows through the fittings, from the fuchi to the kashira, with silver accents evoking storm clouds rolling over a dark horizon. Built for serious tameshigiri practitioners and collectors alike, it brings strength, style, and balance to every swing.

Modern Craftsmanship, Traditional Spirit

The double-pegged, fully removable tsuka features synthetic panels over a wood core, keeping maintenance simple and ownership affordable. The silver habaki, menuki, and seppa contrast beautifully against the black tsuka-ito and white faux samegawa (ray skin). Completing the sword is a textured black saya designed for practical handling—resisting fingerprints and smudges that often mar polished lacquer finishes. The result is a weapon both functional and refined, as suited to display as it is to the cutting stand.