KAMA - ART / Kata Blade

The KAMA

Texture: Fine Detailed.

Weight: 42g Very Light 

Speed: Very Fast

The Klarus light and the KYO BLADE attachment system are sold separately. 

The KAMA is the smallest tool from the KATA BLADES series and is the lightest and the fastest of them all. The weight is barely noticeable since it’s all focused at its base, close to the KYO attachment system.

The textures are light to medium in intensity and produce fine detail. The BOLD produces smooth, slightly aggressive strokes, and the ART is quite fine, darker, and more textural. Because of its large round base, the KAMA can be positioned in many different creative ways.

Designed to be used as twin pairs… But follow your feelings above all!

INSPIRATION: The kama (鎌 or かま) is a traditional Japanese farming implement similar to a sickle used for reaping crops and also employed as a weapon. It is often included in weapon training segments of martial arts. Sometimes referred to as kai or "double kai", kama made with intentionally dull blades for kata demonstration purposes are referred to as kata kai.

Designed with freestyle light painting in mind; these kata blades will influence your movements based on weight distribution so they will move differently in hand.

For example, the KUNAI and the GADA are mid-heavy blades at 68grams each, but the weight focal point is located differently. 

The KUNAI is faster since the weight point is closer to your light, and its movement stays closer to your arm. The GADA has its weight distributed all the way at the top, so it pulls your motions away from your body and opens you up to a very different result.

This also depends on the positioning of the blades in the KYO. They have been designed to place in any position you like, changing the weight and movement they create. As you can see in the video, blades can be used in many creative positions and designed to be used in pairs.

One of the highlights of this design is the contrast between the softness of the white engravings and the sharpness of the outer edges. It gives the impression of soft and sharp focus, in the same light painting. We call it the Dual Texture Effect.

In brief, the main composition elements are the 6 shapes, the 12 different engravings giving the Dual Texture Effect, the Weight Distribution Point, and the Creative Positioning of the blade on the KYO system. Combined with color filters, these elements offer infinite possibilities for you to explore, find your creative style, and keep uncovering new magic with light.

Designed and tested by Patrick Rochon.

*Dust and scratches are not included but encouraged! The Liteblades keep getting better with wear and tear. 

**Light and KYO attachment sold separately. 

 !! Warning: The Blade tip can be sharp. DO NOT use near people's eyes or sensitive areas. DO NOT let small children handle it.