Handmade Sword
Copper Lion Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 959
This Copper Lion Katana feels warmer because of the brown lacquer saya, while the copper lion fittings give the mounting a stronger close-up accent. The 1045 carbon steel blade and clay-tempered process are listed separately, and the no-bo-hi blade side gives the blade a cleaner, more solid look.
| 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 | 28.5" |
| Handle Length | 11" |
| Overall Length | 41" |
| Weight | 2.35 lbs (without Saya) / 2.95 lbs (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Solid copper tsuba β raised shishi (guardian lion) relief with flowing mane |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang with 2 Mekugi (peg) |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Dark Brown piano lacquered wood tied with brown & black Japanese 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)
- β 1Γ Certificate of Authenticity
This Copper Lion Katana feels warmer because of the brown lacquer saya, while the copper lion fittings give the mounting a stronger close-up accent. The 1045 carbon steel blade and clay-tempered process are listed separately, and the no-bo-hi blade side gives the blade a cleaner, more solid look.
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