Shadow Dancer Nova Series Black/Purple Myst Katana is a highly popular, budget-friendly entry in the Nova lineup, blending modern fantasy aesthetics with highly resilient traditional construction.   
  
The primary specifications for the 9260 spring steel variant of this sword include:  
  
⚔️ Blade & Steel Specs  
  
Blade Material: 9260 Spring Steel (high-silicon carbon steel offering exceptional flexibility, structural resilience, and shock resistance).  
  
Heat Treatment: Thoroughly heat treated and oil quenched for maximum flexibility and edge retention.  
  
Blade Finish: Mirror polished.Tang Construction: Full tang secured tightly to the handle with a traditional mekugi (peg).  
  
Sharpness: Battle-ready and fully sharpened.  
  
Hilt (Tsuka) & Fitting Spec  
  
Handle Core: Traditional wooden core sculpted in the classic Haichi style.Ray Skin: Wrapped in genuine samegawa (stingray skin).  
  
Handle Wrap (Ito): High-density synthetic silk wrapped tightly to ensure a secure, slip-resistant grip.  
  
Fittings (Koshirae): Blackened theme-matched guards (tsuba, fuchi, and kashira) accented with gold-toned brass elements.   
  
Scabbard (Saya) Specs  
  
Material: Wooden body finished in a sleek, protective glossy oil lacquer.Accents: Completed with a premium thickened sageo cord and alloy shitodome inserts

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