Handmade Sword
Crane Katana β 1095 High Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 688
$689.99
$791.99
Battle Ready
Hand Forged
Ships from USA
30-Day Satisfaction
Blade1095 Carbon
ProcessClay Tempered
TangFull Tang
EdgeSharp
Crane tsuba and 1095 high carbon steel place this black lacquer saya Katana above the standard 1045 Crane group for buyers comparing theme, steel grade, and full-length profile together without needing broad performance language or decorative exaggeration.
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Product Specifications
| Steel | 1095 High Carbon Steel (0.95% carbon content) |
| Hardness | 60β62 HRC (edge) / 50β52 HRC (spine) |
| Hardness β Edge (Ha) | 60β62 HRC |
| Hardness β Spine (Mune) | approx. 42β48 HRC (softer, resilient) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Clay Tempered |
| Hamon | Real hamon β formed through clay tempering, visible along full blade length |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened by Japanese Whetstone |
| Blade Length | 28.5 inches (with Habaki) |
| Handle Length | 11 inches |
| Overall Length | 41 inches (with Saya) |
| Weight | 2.15 lb (without Saya) / 2.7 lb (with Saya) |
| Tsuba | Black Iron β Dancing Crane, intricate open lattice design |
| Tsuka | Genuine Rayskin, Black Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full Tang β Kanji swordsmith signature + unique serial number |
| Saya | Black Lacquered Wood, Black Cotton Sageo |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping β California warehouse |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
| Certificate | Included |
Package Contents
- β 1Γ Assembled Crane Katana with Saya
- β 1Γ Sword Certificate of Authenticity
- β 1Γ Black Cotton Katana Carrying Bag
- β Double-layer protective packaging
Display stand not included.
β 30-day hassle-free returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this compare with 1045 Crane Katana pages?
This page uses 1095 high carbon steel, giving buyers a clear material step from 1045 Crane listings while keeping the Crane theme.
What visual cue leads the page?
Crane tsuba detail provides the named theme, while the black lacquer saya keeps the presentation restrained and easy to compare.
What can buyers compare first?
Compare Crane tsuba, 1095 high carbon steel, black lacquer saya, and full Katana profile.
How does the black saya affect the look?
The black lacquer saya keeps the Crane theme quieter than red or white saya pages and puts more attention on the fitting theme. For buyers comparing visual tone, this page reads darker and more restrained while still keeping the Crane identity clear. That makes it useful when a buyer wants a named Crane theme but does not want the saya color to dominate the page.
Which nearby pages are useful comparisons?
Compare this page with 1045 Crane Katana, red-saya Crane pages, and other 1095 Katana listings when material grade is the deciding factor. The useful comparison path is steel grade first, then Crane tsuba theme, then saya color and full Katana profile. If the buyer is choosing mainly by appearance, nearby Crane color variants are most useful; if material grade is the main filter, other 1095 pages are better comparisons.
What material point can buyers check?
1095 high carbon steel is the confirmed material point and separates this page from standard 1045 Crane options. Buyers moving up from a 1045 Crane listing can use this page as the higher-carbon comparison without relying on broad performance claims. The main details to compare are material grade, Crane theme, black lacquer saya, and full Katana profile. For shoppers building a shortlist, this makes the page useful as a higher-carbon Crane option rather than simply another black-saya Katana, while still keeping the wording focused on confirmed facts.
Contact Us
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