Handmade Sword
Empire Wheel Katana β 1080 High Carbon Steel, Long Handle, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 930
Empire Wheel fittings and the long-handle profile shape this 1080 carbon steel Katana, giving buyers a distinct proportion within the traditional sword group.
| Steel / Material | 1080 High Carbon Steel |
| Hardness | 58β60 HRC (edge) / ~54 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Oil Quench Hardened |
| Hamon | Uniform hardness throughout β no visible hamon (oil quench process) |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 28.5" |
| Handle Length | 14.5" |
| Overall Length | 42.5" (with Saya) |
| Weight | 2.15 lbs (without Saya) / 2.7 lbs (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Empire Wheel tsuba |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang engraved with smith's signature (kanji characters) and unique number |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black piano lacquered wood with 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
Note: Display stand shown in some product images is not included.
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