Handmade Sword
Black Crane Katana — 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 333
$339.99
$356.99
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Battle Ready
Hand Forged
Ships from USA
30-Day Satisfaction
Blade1045 Carbon
ProcessHeat Tempered
TangFull Tang
EdgeSharp
Age Restriction: You must be 18 years or older to purchase this item. By placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age. Please check your local laws regarding sword ownership before ordering.
Black Crane fittings make this 1045 carbon steel Katana theme-led without repeating generic black-saya wording.
🚚 Order before 2:00 PM PST — ships same business day | After 2:00 PM PST — ships next business day
Product Specifications
| Steel / Material | 1045 High Carbon Steel |
| Hardness | 52–54 HRC (edge) / 48–50 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 — 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) | Black lacquered wood — painted with scattered gourd (hyōtan) motif: multiple golden-amber gourd shapes distributed across the full length of the saya — tied with black cotton Sageo |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping — California warehouse |
Package Contents
- ✓ 1× Assembled Sword with Saya
- ✓ 1× Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- ✓ Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)
Note: Display stand shown in some product images is not included.
✓ 30-day hassle-free returns: return in original unused condition with all original packaging for a full refund or exchange.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What visual cue leads this page?
Black Crane fittings provide the main identity and separate the listing from plain crane or plain black-saya Katana pages.
How does 1045 carbon steel fit?
1045 carbon steel keeps the page in the standard Katana group, making it easy to compare against nearby 1060 or 1095 options.
What should buyers compare first?
Compare Black Crane fittings, black saya, 1045 carbon steel, and full Katana proportions.
How do I maintain the blade?
Wipe dry after handling or use. Apply a light coat of choji or mineral oil along the full blade length before storing. Carbon steel will develop surface rust if left wet or unprotected — a minute of care after each session keeps the blade in condition indefinitely.
What makes the scabbard (saya) on this katana special?
The saya on this katana features a scattered gourd (hyōtan — 瓢箪) pattern painted in golden-amber tones on black lacquered wood. The gourd holds an important place in Japanese cultural and folk tradition: its round, double-chambered form was associated with good fortune, abundance, and protection — it was commonly used as a container for sake and medicine, and its hollow form made it a symbol of inner richness. As a decorative motif on a sword scabbard, it brings the warmth of folk art tradition into an object of martial purpose, a combination that was common in Edo-period sword fittings where beauty and function were never considered separate concerns.
How do I know the quality is genuine?
Every sword is individually inspected and adjusted before leaving our California warehouse. We check edge geometry, fitment of all components, and the security of the mekugi pegs before packing. If anything is not right, it does not ship.
Contact Us
✉ sales@handmadesword.com ☎ 909-480-4866
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
✉ sales@handmadesword.com ☎ 909-480-4866
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
