Handmade Sword
Bamboo Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Heat Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 287
This Bamboo Katana keeps the first impression simple through the black saya, then brings in the bamboo identity through the accent details. It is less colorful than the red or blue saya models, so the sword sits more quietly on a stand. The blade is listed as 1045 high carbon steel with heat tempering.
| Steel / Material | 1045 High Carbon Steel |
| Hardness | 52β54 HRC (edge) / 48β50 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Heat Tempered |
| Hamon | Visible temper line, hand polished |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | No Hi β smooth blade without blood groove |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 29" |
| Handle Length | 10.85" |
| Overall Length | 41" |
| Weight | 2.15 lb (without Saya) / 2.65 lb (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Traditional tsuba |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang with 2 wood pegs (mekugi) |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black piano lacquered wood with black cotton Sageo |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping β California warehouse |
- β 1Γ Assembled Sword with Saya
- β 1Γ Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- β Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)
This Bamboo Katana keeps the first impression simple through the black saya, then brings in the bamboo identity through the accent details. It is less colorful than the red or blue saya models, so the sword sits more quietly on a stand. The blade is listed as 1045 high carbon steel with heat tempering.
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