Handmade Sword
Whirling Cloud Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Red Saya with Flowing Mother Of Pearl Inlay, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 315
This Whirling Cloud Katana has a brighter display feel because the red lacquer saya carries mother-of-pearl inlay across the scabbard. The shell catches light differently from flat paint, so the saya has more movement up close. The blade is listed as 1045 high carbon steel with heat tempering.
| 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) dragon motif inlaid into the lacquer surface: natural shell pieces set flush into the red ground, producing an iridescent dragon that shifts 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 Whirling Cloud Katana has a brighter display feel because the red lacquer saya carries mother-of-pearl inlay across the scabbard. The shell catches light differently from flat paint, so the saya has more movement up close. The blade is listed as 1045 high carbon steel with heat tempering.
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