Handmade Sword
Buddha Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 998
$240.99
$307.99
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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.
Buddha fittings and a black decorative saya give this 1045 carbon steel Katana a calmer themed identity than the Ghost Buster or Dragon-style pages, especially for buyers comparing standard 1045 Katana themes by mood, color, and fittings.
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Product Specifications
| 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 | 28.5" |
| Handle Length | 10.75" |
| Overall Length | 40.75" |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (without Saya) / 2.7 lbs (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Zinc alloy two-tone buddha tsuba |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang with 2 Mekugi (peg) |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black piano lacquered wood β red dragon motif carved and painted directly into the lacquer surface: the dragon rendered in vivid crimson red against deep black, coiling across the full length of the saya β tied with black Japanese cotton Sageo |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping β California warehouse |
Package Contents
- β 1Γ Assembled Sword with Saya
- β 1Γ Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- β Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)
Note: Display stand shown in some product images is not included.
β 30-day hassle-free returns: return in original unused condition with all original packaging for a full refund or exchange.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What gives this Katana its Buddha identity?
The Buddha fittings create the main visual theme, while the black decorative saya supports a calmer presentation and separates it from louder color-led listings.
How does 1045 carbon steel fit the listing?
It is the confirmed material point for comparison with nearby 1045 Katana pages, but the Buddha theme, decorative black saya, and full-length profile make the SKU specific.
Which pages are useful comparisons?
Compare it with Peony, Ghost Buster, and other 1045 Katana pages when buyers choose by visual theme, saya color, motif strength, and overall presentation.
What does the black decorative saya add?
It gives the sword a more detailed look than a plain black saya and keeps the Buddha theme visually grounded when compared with Peony or Ghost Buster pages.
What makes the scabbard (saya) on this katana special?
The saya on this katana features a dragon (ryΕ« β ιΎ) carved and rendered in vivid crimson red directly into the black piano lacquered surface. The technique involves carving the dragon form into the lacquer and filling it with red pigment, creating a design that is part of the surface rather than applied to it. The choice of crimson red for the dragon β rather than the gold or silver typically used in dragon decoration β gives it a different quality: not the dragon as imperial symbol of authority, but the dragon as creature of fire, intensity, and elemental force. Against the deep black lacquer, the red dragon appears almost luminous, as if lit from within. The Buddha Katana name connects this to a tradition of fierce protective Buddhism, where wrathful imagery serves a protective purpose rather than a destructive one.
What wording stays accurate?
Keep the copy with confirmed fittings, material, saya finish, visual theme, full Katana profile, and standard 1045 category context rather than adding unsupported claims.
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