Handmade Sword
Root Claw Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Red Saya with Flowing Mother Of Pearl Inlay, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 313
This Root Claw Katana gets attention from the red lacquer saya first, then from the mother-of-pearl inlay when the light catches it closer. The shell detail gives the scabbard more movement than a plain painted saya, especially along the bamboo-style motif described in the original page. The blade is listed as 1045 high carbon steel with heat tempering, so the material and process stay clear without adding new performance claims.
| 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) | Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 28.3" |
| Handle Length | 10.6" |
| Overall Length | 41" |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (without Saya) / 2.7 lbs (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Traditional tsuba |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang with 2 Mekugi (peg) |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Red lacquered wood β mother of pearl (raden) bamboo motif inlaid into the lacquer surface: natural shell pieces set flush into the red ground, producing iridescent bamboo forms that shift with light β tied 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 Root Claw Katana gets attention from the red lacquer saya first, then from the mother-of-pearl inlay when the light catches it closer. The shell detail gives the scabbard more movement than a plain painted saya, especially along the bamboo-style motif described in the original page. The blade is listed as 1045 high carbon steel with heat tempering, so the material and process stay clear without adding new performance claims.
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