Nocturn Industries | UANVB Katana | Gen 3 Molded

Introducing the Nocturn Industries Katana—a game-changer in the night vision world. As their flagship binocular housing, the Gen 3 Katana now features precision injection molding, delivering a sleek, durable finish without unnecessary bulk.

Staying true to Nocturn’s minimalist design philosophy, the Katana mirrors the lightweight efficiency of their renowned Tanto monocular.

Built from high-strength polymer, the Katana offers articulating pods, IPD stops, and independent pod shutoff, ensuring a streamlined, mission-ready experience. If you demand a rugged, ultra-light, and no-fuss night vision housing, this is it.

And here’s the kicker—Nocturn backs the Katana with a LIFETIME, no-questions-asked warranty. Because when you invest in top-tier night vision gear, you deserve absolute confidence.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

One SI/Katana Generation 3 Molded Night Vision Goggle; two objective lens caps; two eyepiece covers; Steele Industries hard case; warranty card; quality control report; spec sheet.

TUBE SPECS

Our SI/DTNVS-MG Goggle is offered in various image intensifier options:

ELBIT MILSPEC GEN 3 THIN FILMED WHITE PHOSHPOR

• Milspec image intensifier
• Auto-Gated
• High performance image intensifier

L3 UNFILMED WHITE PHOSPHOR

• Unfilmed technology
• Aviation spot tolerances
• Auto-Gated

This device takes advantage of the manual gain capability of MX-11769 format tubes, allowing the user to manually adjust the device’s gain level. Please note that manual gain control does NOT take the place of automatic brightness control (ABC) which is present in all image tubes that we sell and regulates the image brightness without user input. These features work in conjunction to give the user the best image possible.

TUBE SELECTION

At Steele, we use the “big three” tube manufacturers; Photonis, Elbit, and L3Harris. Each tube model has its own unique performance characteristics and pricing, which means we have a tube to meet various performance needs and budgets.

L3Harris unfilmed image tubes are for those that simply need the best. The unfilmed construction leads to higher specs on average, which then in turn leads to the best low light performance. Whether you’re operating under thick tree cover, on a moonless/overcast night, or just enjoy the finer things in life, selecting L3Harris image tubes will ensure you have the ultimate extreme low light performance.

Elbit tubes are a great balance of cost and performance, offering a more cost effective solution for the masses. They perform well in high light and retain exceptional performance once the conditions darken.

Selecting an image tube brand isn’t the only decision to be made. Within each brand, specs and cosmetics will still vary tube to tube. 

It’s easy to go down the rabbit hole so to speak with specs, but to make it stress-free Steele Industries has covered the specs we list, what they mean, and which specs Steele Industries pays the most attention to.

In stock inventory, Steele Industries list the center resolution (LP), SNR, EBI, Halo, and FOM.

Center resolution is much like resolution on a screen, the higher the better.

SNR, or Signal to Noise Ratio, is essentially low light resolution. It is the single most important spec, in our opinion, for determining low light performance. The higher the value the less scintillation (looks like TV static) that is present in low light conditions.

EBI, or Equivalent Background Illumination, is essentially the lowest light level that a tube can produce a usable image.

Halo is the ring or bloom around a light source when viewed through an image tube. The lower the halo value, the smaller the bloom.

FOM, or Figure of Merit, is obtained by multiplying center resolution by the SNR.

SPECIFICATIONS

Features:

• Made from high strength, Hybrid fiber reinforced injection molded polymer
• Individual Pod shutoff
• IP68+ Rated
• C123 Battery Configuration
• 10 year warranty and limited lifetime service
• Lifetime housing warranty from Nocturn

Assembled in house with our accredited ISO 9001:2015 process and procedures

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

RESTRICTIONS 

ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) Compliance Statement:

By ordering any product(s) from Steele Industries Inc (the “Site”), you certify that you, or third-party entities at your direction, will not sell, transport, ship or transfer outside the borders of the United States, nor to any foreign person*, any product(s) which are export-restricted by U.S. export-control law and regulation, without proper U.S. Government export authorization, licensing, and documentation.

Export-restricted items include, but are not limited to, firearms, ammunition, electronic equipment, certain gear and firearm accessories, weapon-mounted or handheld optical equipment including rifle or handgun scopes, night vision and night vision accessories, holographic sight systems, “red-dot” optics, thermal vision, and tactical lights and lasers, knives, and body armor including vests, helmets and shields.

Export, or attempt to export, any controlled or prohibited items outside of the U.S. without complying with U.S. export control regulations can result in severe civil and criminal penalties and/or constitute a federal crime. Steele Industries Inc. will not participate in any transaction, directly or indirectly, involving the illegal export or re-export of any prohibited items.

Under ITAR § 120.16 means “any natural person who is not a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101 (a)(20) or who is not a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)”, and can mean “any foreign corporation, business association, trust, society, or any other entity or group that is not incorporated or organized to do business in the U.S., as well as international organizations, foreign governments, and any agency or subdivisions of government (e.g. diplomatic missions).”

All orders placed on our website require the customer to complete and sign an ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) form to ensure compliance, timely processing and shipment. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in order cancellation and may incur a 3% cancellation fee. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the necessary forms, please contact us at sales@sbetterbushcraft.com for assistance.

WARRANTY

Unless otherwise stated, Steele Industries Inc Night Vision products are guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in both material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase.

In the event that a defect covered by the warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above, Steele Industries Inc, at its discretion, will either repair or replace the product; such action on the part of Steele Industries shall be the full extent of Steele Industries Inc. liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive reparation. 

Steele Industries Inc also offers a limited lifetime service on all branded night vision devices. This allows customers to send us their branded night vision devices for re-purging, O ring replacements, and cleaning. This warranty does not cover a product if it has been:

A. Used in any way other than its normal and customary manner
B. Subjected to misuse or improper operation
C. This includes using rechargeable batteries, storing the product with batteries left in it, or battery compartment corrosion due to faulty batteries
D. Subjected to alterations, modifications or repairs by the Customer or by any party other than Steele Industries Inc without prior written consent of Steele Industries Inc
E. Items specifically requested by a customer that are not part of Steele Industries Inc’s regular inventory. These products may have unique configurations or come from third-party suppliers and are therefore excluded from warranty coverage.
F. Discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of Steele Industries Inc.

**This Item is dropshipped and currently unavailable in store.  Fulfillment for dropshipped items is 3-5 business days.