Handmade Sword
Turtle Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 716
$390.99
$483.99
Battle Ready
Hand Forged
Ships from USA
30-Day Satisfaction
Blade1045 Carbon
ProcessHeat Tempered
TangFull Tang
EdgeSharp
The brown saya changes the first impression of this 1045 carbon steel Turtle Katana, giving buyers a warmer visual alternative to the black-saya models.
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Product Specifications
| Steel | 1045 High Carbon Steel |
| Hardness | 52β54 HRC (edge) / 48β50 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Heat Tempered |
| Hamon | Visible temper line, hand polished along full blade length |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Blade Length | 27.4" (with Habaki) |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin wrapped with black Japanese cotton Ito & ornamented with Menuki |
| Handle Length | 10.75" |
| Overall Length | 40.5" (with Saya) |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs (with Saya) / 2.1 lbs (without Saya) |
| Tsuba | Cast Iron β Sea turtle motif |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Deep brownish-red lacquered wood β surface finished with black and gold metallic bubble lacquer: fine black and gold-toned metallic particles creating a granular, textured finish across the full surface β tied with black Japanese cotton Sageo |
| Tang | Full Tang β Signed with unique number |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping β California warehouse |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
- β 1Γ Assembled Sword with Saya
- β 1Γ Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- β Double-layer protective packaging
β 30-day hassle-free returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stands out first on this Katana?
The brown saya and Turtle fittings create the main difference, especially beside darker black-saya listings.
How should buyers compare it with nearby Katana models?
Compare the warm brown saya, sea turtle fittings, 1045 carbon steel, and full tang construction first; those details separate this page from darker black-saya Katana models.
What makes the scabbard (saya) on this katana special?
The saya on this katana uses a two-tone metallic particle lacquer finish β fine black and gold-toned flecks suspended in a deep brownish-red lacquer base. The result is a granular, textured surface that reads differently in different light conditions: warm indoor light brings out the gold particles while bright light reveals the full contrast between the dark and metallic elements. This technique, which adds material complexity to what would otherwise be a flat lacquer surface, reflects the Japanese lacquerwork tradition of making surface texture as important as color.
Contact Us
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