Jin Sakai's katana: the samurai who became the Ghost

Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most beautiful samurai stories in gaming, and Jin Sakai's katana is at its centre.

Who is Jin Sakai?

Jin Sakai is one of the last samurai of Tsushima when the Mongol Empire invades the island in 1274. Raised by his uncle, Lord Shimura, to follow the samurai code, he realises that honour alone will not save his people.

Choosing stealth and fear over open combat, he becomes the Ghost, at a heavy personal cost.

The sword

Jin carries the katana of the Sakai clan. Its clean, traditional look matches the game's cinematic style.

Which Jin Sakai katana should you get?

• Jin Sakai wooden katana (₹1799): hand-painted wood core, 104 cm. Best for walls, collections and cosplay.
• Jin Sakai LED katana (₹3299): the blade glows, USB Type-C, double tap to switch on. Best for gaming setups and dark rooms.

Every version is about 104 cm long with a decorative, non-sharp blade.

How to choose

Jin Sakai's sword comes in two styles. Here is how to decide:

• Pick wooden if you want the closest look to the anime, plan to hang it on a wall, are building a collection, or need it for cosplay. It needs no power and the hand-painted details stand out in daylight.
• Pick LED if it is going behind a gaming monitor, on a shelf in a dark room, or you want it to be the first thing people notice. It runs on USB Type-C, so a power bank works for photos and events.

Will it fit my room?

At about 104 cm, the katana is roughly the width of a small desk. On a wall it needs about 110 cm of free space; on a stand, a shelf or desk at least 30 cm deep. Our stands keep it level and stop it from rolling.

Buying Jin Sakai's katana as a gift?

It works well for birthdays, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan and graduation, for anyone who has watched the series. Add a stand so it can go on display the day it arrives. If you are unsure which style they would like, the wooden version is the safer choice for collectors and the LED version for gamers.

Display ideas

It works best alone on a single stand, as the centrepiece of a gaming or Japanese-style room. Put it on a single, double or triple katana display stand to keep it straight and safe.

Key moments in the story

• Komoda Beach: the samurai of Tsushima fall to the Mongol invasion, and Jin barely survives.
• Becoming the Ghost: Jin turns to stealth and fear to free his people, against his uncle's code.
• The final duel: Jin faces Lord Shimura in one of gaming's most emotional choices.

Did you know?

• Ghost of Tsushima is set in 1274, during the first Mongol invasion of Japan.
• The game has a 'Kurosawa Mode', a black-and-white filter inspired by classic samurai films.
• Players are guided by the wind instead of a map marker.
• The sequel, Ghost of Yōtei (2025), moves the series to the 1600s in Ezo, today's Hokkaido, with a new hero, Atsu.
• Crunchyroll's anime, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, based on the game's co-op mode, is now set for 2028.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghost of Tsushima an anime?

No, it is a video game by Sucker Punch, but its samurai style makes Jin's katana a favourite with anime and gaming fans alike.

Wooden or LED Jin Sakai katana?

The wooden katana gives the classic samurai look; the LED version glows and suits a gaming setup.

Is the blade sharp?

No. All our katanas are display pieces with decorative, non-sharp blades, made for walls, desks, collections and cosplay. They are not for sparring or cutting.

Does it come with a stand?

The display stand is sold separately. Our single, double and triple katana stands fit all UrbanNook wooden and LED katanas.

How is it packed and delivered?

Every katana is packed in protective packaging for its full 104 cm length and delivered across India. Report any transit damage within 3 days with an unboxing video and we replace it free.

Care

Keep it out of strong direct sunlight to protect the finish, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth. All our swords are decorative with non-sharp blades.