{"product_id":"crane-katana-1095-high-carbon-steel-clay-tempered-hand-forged-full-tang-battle-ready","title":"Crane Katana — 1095 High Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Nunito Sans',sans-serif;color:#1c1b1b;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eCrane tsuba and 1095 high carbon steel place this black lacquer saya Katana above the standard 1045 Crane group for buyers comparing theme, steel grade, and full-length profile together without needing broad performance language or decorative exaggeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-left:3px solid #1c1b1b;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:28px;font-size:13px;color:#444;\"\u003e🚚 Order before \u003cstrong\u003e2:00 PM PST\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships same business day  |  After 2:00 PM PST — ships next business day\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1c1b1b;border-bottom:2px solid #1c1b1b;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:28px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1095 High Carbon Steel (0.95% carbon content)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e60–62 HRC (edge) \/ 50–52 HRC (spine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHardness — Edge (Ha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e60–62 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHardness — Spine (Mune)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eapprox. 42–48 HRC (softer, resilient)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eProcess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHand Forged, Clay Tempered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eReal hamon — formed through clay tempering, visible along full blade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHi (Blood Groove)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHi (blood groove) on each side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHand Sharpened by Japanese Whetstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e28.5 inches (with Habaki)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e11 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e41 inches (with Saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2.15 lb (without Saya) \/ 2.7 lb (with Saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTsuba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlack Iron — Dancing Crane, intricate open lattice design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTsuka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eGenuine Rayskin, Black Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFull Tang — Kanji swordsmith signature + unique serial number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlack Lacquered Wood, Black Cotton Sageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eIndividually inspected before shipping — California warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDisassembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCan be fully taken apart and reassembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1c1b1b;border-bottom:2px solid #1c1b1b;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 1× Assembled Crane Katana with Saya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 1× Sword Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 1× Black Cotton Katana Carrying Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Double-layer protective packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;font-style:italic;\"\u003eDisplay stand not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4fbf4;border-left:3px solid #3a7d3a;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;font-size:13px;color:#2d5c2d;margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e✓ 30-day hassle-free returns.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1c1b1b;border-bottom:2px solid #1c1b1b;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.hms-faq-688 details{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;}.hms-faq-688 details summary{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#1c1b1b;user-select:none;}.hms-faq-688 details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.hms-faq-688 details summary::after{content:'+';font-size:20px;font-weight:300;color:#999;flex-shrink:0;margin-left:12px;}.hms-faq-688 details[open] summary::after{content:'−';}.hms-faq-688 details .faq-body{padding:0 4px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.75;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hms-faq-688\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does this compare with 1045 Crane Katana pages?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThis page uses 1095 high carbon steel, giving buyers a clear material step from 1045 Crane listings while keeping the Crane theme.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat visual cue leads the page?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eCrane tsuba detail provides the named theme, while the black lacquer saya keeps the presentation restrained and easy to compare.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat can buyers compare first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eCompare Crane tsuba, 1095 high carbon steel, black lacquer saya, and full Katana profile.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the black saya affect the look?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe black lacquer saya keeps the Crane theme quieter than red or white saya pages and puts more attention on the fitting theme. For buyers comparing visual tone, this page reads darker and more restrained while still keeping the Crane identity clear. That makes it useful when a buyer wants a named Crane theme but does not want the saya color to dominate the page.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich nearby pages are useful comparisons?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eCompare this page with 1045 Crane Katana, red-saya Crane pages, and other 1095 Katana listings when material grade is the deciding factor. The useful comparison path is steel grade first, then Crane tsuba theme, then saya color and full Katana profile. If the buyer is choosing mainly by appearance, nearby Crane color variants are most useful; if material grade is the main filter, other 1095 pages are better comparisons.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat material point can buyers check?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e1095 high carbon steel is the confirmed material point and separates this page from standard 1045 Crane options. Buyers moving up from a 1045 Crane listing can use this page as the higher-carbon comparison without relying on broad performance claims. The main details to compare are material grade, Crane theme, black lacquer saya, and full Katana profile. For shoppers building a shortlist, this makes the page useful as a higher-carbon Crane option rather than simply another black-saya Katana, while still keeping the wording focused on confirmed facts.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:16px;background:#f8f8f8;border-radius:4px;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1c1b1b;\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✉ sales@handmadesword.com    ☎ 909-480-4866\u003cbr\u003eMon–Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Handmade Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31822237139009,"sku":"688","price":689.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/8397\/2417\/files\/688-1.jpg?v=1776330774","url":"https:\/\/www.handmadesword.com\/products\/crane-katana-1095-high-carbon-steel-clay-tempered-hand-forged-full-tang-battle-ready","provider":"Handmade Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}