Akali Shadow Kama — Hand-Forged Anime Combat Sickle

This is the Akali Shadow Kama — a hand-forged 8-inch curved blade on a 12-inch full-tang rosewood handle, finished in 5160 high-carbon spring steel with a dark, unpolished blade aesthetic that genuinely matches the Akali silhouette across her Classic, K/DA, True Damage, PROJECT, Blood Moon, and Stinger skins. Forged in our Kathmandu workshop, hand-stitched leather scabbard included. The most authentic functional steel option in the Akali replica market — every other Akali kama on sale is foam, 3D-printed, or painted aluminum.

By default this kama ships as a single piece. Akali's signature is dual-wield, so for an authentic Akali build select the "Make it a Pair" option from the customisation dropdown above the Add to Cart button — listed price updates automatically based on your configuration.

Why This Is the Right Akali Kama for Cosplay and Collection

Akali wields paired kama across every one of her skins. Most cosplayers buy foam or 3D-printed replicas because hand-forged steel options simply don't exist in the Akali market — until now. The 8-inch blade on a 12-inch handle on this product is balanced for fast-strike dual-wield use, which matches Akali's in-game Shadow Dance and shuriken-flurry mechanics. The dark, unpolished blade finish maps especially well to Blood Moon Akali and PROJECT Akali, while the traditional rosewood handle works for Classic, K/DA, and True Damage variants.

For a smaller, faster Akali build (closer to her K/DA splash-art proportions), see the Sasori Compact Anime Kama with a 7-inch blade. For a larger reach silhouette (less common in Akali fandom but used by some K/DA Prestige builds), see the Hand-Forged Anime Combat Kama with an 8.5-inch blade.

Specifications

All dimensions and weights are approximate due to the handmade nature of the product. Each kama is individually forged, so small variations in finish, weight, and grain are part of the craft.

Customisation Options

Every kama can be customised before forging. Select your options from the dropdown above the Add to Cart button — the listed price updates as you adjust your configuration:

How We Forge This Kama — Step by Step

Akali Skin Reference — Which Skin Does This Match?

Akali has six major skins in active League of Legends rotation. The base Akali Shadow Kama maps to each as follows:

• Classic Akali — direct match. The base 8-inch curved blade with traditional rosewood handle is the closest hand-forged steel version of her default kit.
• K/DA Akali — strong match. Same blade proportions; for a colour-matched build (pink-purple accents, K/DA branding), use the Custom Spec Forge option to specify the colourway before ordering.
• Blood Moon Akali — the dark unpolished blade finish on this product is a particularly strong visual match to Blood Moon's red-and-black kama. No customisation needed for this skin.
• True Damage Akali — strong match for the streetwear-themed Akali. Hip-hop / urban cosplay builds work well with the standard finish.
• PROJECT Akali — the dark blade also maps to PROJECT's cyberpunk silhouette. For neon trim or cyan accents, use the Custom Spec Forge option.
• Stinger Akali — the predator-themed Akali skin uses a sharper, more aggressive blade profile that suits this product's curved silhouette.

Building Akali for a specific cosplay event or convention? Order as a matched pair for full dual-wield, request the unsharpened edge for convention compliance, and contact us for skin-specific colourway customisation. We typically need 2–6 weeks for skin-specific custom builds depending on complexity.

Beyond Akali — Other Anime & Cosplay Uses

The 8-inch curved blade with dark finish also maps to several non-Akali anime and gaming kama wielders:

• Madara Uchiha (Naruto) — for Madara's iconic scythe-kama silhouette, the longer-handled Madara Reaper Kama is a closer fit (9" blade, 14" handle).
• Black Star (Soul Eater) — for Black Star's leather-wrapped twin kama, see the Black Star Tactical Kama with the 15" leather-wrapped handle.
• Kohaku (Inuyasha) — for Kohaku's traditional kusarigama setup, the longer-handle Kohaku Extended Kusarigama Kama with a 17" handle is the closest match.
• Tenten / Sasori (Naruto) — for compact Naruto cosplay builds, see the smaller Sasori Compact Anime Kama.
• For the balanced twin-ready combat kama, see the Hand-Forged Anime Combat Kama.

For the full history of the kama in League of Legends, anime, and gaming, see our deep-dive: The Complete History of Kama Knives.

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

• Production: 3–5 days hand-forging in Kathmandu (longer for skin-specific custom forges)
• Shipping: 5–10 days worldwide via DHL Express & FedEx International with full tracking
• Total turnaround: 8–15 days from order to delivery
• Returns: 30-day satisfaction guarantee — full refund if the kama doesn't match expectations
• Warranty: 6-month craftsmanship warranty against forging defects
• Convention deadline? Message us before ordering and we'll confirm timing for your specific convention date

Frequently Asked Questions