By many accounts, the history of ice cream goes back several centuries, and it remains one of the most popular deserts around the world. Many countries put their own spin on ice cream, but the latest creation out of Japan may be the most hardcore ice cream treat that we’ve ever seen. It’s an ice cream katana with a chocolate-covered cookie cross-guard!

Via Kotaku, Asahi Digital is reporting that the ingenious idea to create ice cream in the shape of a katana blade came from a high school student in the city of Seki in Gifu Prefecture. It’s especially fitting since the swordsmiths of Seki are renowned for their sword-making skills and their “high-quality kitchen cutlery.” As for the katana ice cream, they are made by a local confectionery chef and they appear to very popular creations.

ゆっこちゃん✨
関市にゆっこー！！

※OK戴
KATANA　ICE
日本刀アイス
関の新名物！#日本刀アイス pic.twitter.com/cHKzmsoB6o

— 流浪民 uıɯnoɹnɹ🐞 (@ruroumin) June 18, 2017

先日、先行販売された岐阜県関市の新名物「日本刀アイス」。味は上之保ゆずとこしあんの二種があるぞ。次の販売はいつ頃になるか？楽しみだな！ pic.twitter.com/kyNsPbSxIO

— 関武将隊KUMOAGEHA (@sekibushoutai) June 20, 2017

So far, the katana ice cream only comes in bean paste or Japanese citron flavor, and it is only available in Seki. However, it’s such a great idea that we wouldn’t be shocked at all if it continues to expand across Japan and even to the United States at some point in the future. At least that’s what we’re hoping for! Because now that we know these exist, we want them badly.

What do you think about the katana ice cream blades? And which flavors would you like to see if they make it to the US? Share your delicious thoughts in the comment section below!

Image: Neku

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