Handmade Sword
Aeolus Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Black Saya, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 357
$217.99
$279.99
Battle Ready
Hand Forged
Ships from USA
30-Day Satisfaction
Blade1045 Carbon
ProcessHeat Tempered
TangFull Tang
EdgeSharp
Aeolus fittings give this black-saya Katana a wind-themed identity without relying on color contrast.
First-Time Buyers
1045 steel is the proven entry point for functional katana. Reliable edge, good durability, and a price point that makes sense for someone building a collection or starting regular practice.
Collectors
The Aeolus wind motif tsuba and matched gold menuki give this sword a visual identity worth displaying.
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Product Specifications
| Steel | 1045 High Carbon Steel (0.45% carbon) |
| Hardness | 52β54 HRC (edge) / 48β50 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Heat Tempered |
| Hamon | Visible temper line, hand polished |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | Long Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 28.5 inches (with Habaki) |
| Handle Length | 11 inches |
| Overall Length | 40.9 inches (with Saya) |
| Weight | 2.27 lb (without Saya) / 2.76 lb (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Black Iron β Aeolus wind-god motif, round carved design |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Black Cotton Ito, Gold Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full Tang β Signed with unique number |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black Piano Lacquered Wood, Black Cotton Sageo |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping β California warehouse |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
Package Contents
- β 1Γ Assembled Aeolus Katana with Saya
- β 1Γ Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- β Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)
Display stand not included.
β 30-day hassle-free returns: return in original unused condition with all original packaging for a full refund or exchange.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this compare with white-saya Aeolus pages?
This page uses a black saya direction, while white-saya Aeolus pages create a brighter visual contrast. For buyers comparing Aeolus listings, the saya color becomes the first visible difference before the shared 1045 carbon steel and full Katana format.
What material point is confirmed?
1045 carbon steel is the confirmed steel grade and keeps the page comparable with standard Katana listings. It gives buyers a familiar baseline for comparing this Aeolus page against other 1045 Katana options before moving up to 1060, 1080, or 1095 pages.
What details guide comparison?
Compare Aeolus fittings, 1045 carbon steel, black saya, and full Katana proportions. The page is strongest when buyers are choosing by theme and color first, then checking whether the steel grade and full-length format match the rest of their shortlist.
What does the Aeolus theme add visually?
The Aeolus fittings give the sword a wind-themed identity that feels more specific than a plain black-saya Katana page. This helps the listing avoid generic black-saya wording and gives buyers a clearer reason to compare it against crane, dragon, warrior, or flower-themed pages.
How does the black saya affect the look?
The black saya keeps the presentation darker and more restrained, which makes the Aeolus fitting theme the main visual point. It also separates this SKU from brighter white-saya or red-saya pages where the color is more dominant than the fittings.
Which nearby pages are useful comparisons?
Compare it with white-saya Aeolus pages, other black-saya 1045 Katana listings, and higher-carbon Katana pages when buyers are choosing by theme, color, and steel grade. If the buyer wants a brighter look, the white-saya Aeolus page is the closer visual match. If the buyer wants a darker presentation with the same named theme, this black-saya version is the cleaner comparison. If steel grade is the deciding factor, nearby 1060, 1080, and 1095 Katana pages give a clearer material ladder while this SKU remains the standard 1045 option.
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