The Samurai Katana is a meticulously designed F13 TKL keyboard by Yugen Smith, inspired by Japanese samurai culture. With unique katana-themed art plates, premium materials, and a gasket mount, it offers a harmonious blend of art and engineering. Price: RM2200–RM2400; MOQ: 250 units.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Community is very interested in the board and is visually pleased with its design."
"Excited to hear the sound test and appreciates the aesthetics of the keyboard."
"Comments indicate a fascination with the keyboard despite not being fond of Japanese culture."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about tipping due to the bottom case design."
"Disappointment over the lack of keycaps available for the keyboard."
"Criticism for having Malaysian engravings on an otherwise Japanese-themed keyboard."
"Some users feel the design is too complex or cluttered."
Questions (2)
Inquiring about the sound test.
Clarification on the design and support of the bottom case.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a mix of responses with a slightly higher amount of negative feedback compared to positive. The overall interest is reflected in the unique replies, with enthusiasm evident for some aspects while showing discontent regarding specific elements of the design. This contributed to a medium interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- Samurai Katana F13 TKL
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- F13-TKL
- Layout Standard
- ANSI/ISO/Tsangan/SplitKeys
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket mount
- Case Colors
- Red, Blue, Purple, Gold, Green, Orange, Silver
- Case Material
- AL6061-T6
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 36.8 x 174 x 357 (mm)
- Weight
- 2.5kg