{"product_id":"dragon-katana-1045-carbon-steel-red-saya-full-tang","title":"Dragon Katana — 1045 Carbon Steel, 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;\"\u003eDragon fittings and the red saya give this 1045 carbon steel Katana a brighter Dragon-theme comparison path.\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 \/ Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1045 High Carbon Steel\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e52–54 HRC (edge) \/ 48–50 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;\"\u003eProcess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHand Forged, Heat 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;\"\u003eVisible temper line, hand polished\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;\"\u003eLong Hi (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 — Sharp and functional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr 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#e5e5e5;\"\u003eabout 2.2 lbs (without Saya) \/ about 2.7 lbs Sword (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 (Guard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDragon tsuba\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 (Handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eGenuine Rayskin, Japanese 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 engraved with signature\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 (Scabbard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDeep red lacquered wood — dragon motif carved in relief across the full length of the saya: the dragon rises from the lacquered surface in three-dimensional engraving, finished in white and gold detail — tied with black Japanese cotton Sageo\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;\"\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\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eIndividually inspected before shipping — California warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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:16px;\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e 1× Assembled Sword with Saya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e 1× Cotton Sword Carrying Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNote: Display stand shown in some product images is 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:28px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓ 30-day hassle-free returns: return in original unused condition with all original packaging for a full refund or exchange.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.hms-faq-371 details{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;}.hms-faq-371 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-371 details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.hms-faq-371 details summary::after{content:'+';font-size:18px;font-weight:300;color:#888;}.hms-faq-371 details[open] summary::after{content:'−';}.hms-faq-371 .faq-body{padding:4px 4px 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding-top:24px;border-top:2px solid #1c1b1b;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1c1b1b;margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hms-faq-371\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does this differ from black-saya Dragon Katana pages?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe red saya is the clearest visual difference, while the Dragon theme and full Katana format remain central.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat material point is confirmed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e1045 carbon steel is the confirmed grade and keeps the page in the standard Dragon Katana group.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat can buyers compare first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eCompare Dragon fittings, red saya, 1045 carbon steel, and full Katana proportions. The red color direction matters most when buyers are choosing between several Dragon-theme Katana pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I maintain the blade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #ebebeb;padding:2px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:#1a1a1a;padding:11px 4px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhat makes the scabbard (saya) on this katana special?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 4px 12px;\"\u003eThe saya on this katana features a dragon motif executed in relief carving — a technique where the design is physically carved into the lacquered wood surface, leaving the dragon's body raised above the background rather than simply painted onto it. The result is a three-dimensional effect: the dragon appears to coil across the deep red saya, its scales and form finished in white and gold detail that catches light differently depending on the angle. This is a more labor-intensive technique than flat painting, and it produces a scabbard with a texture and depth that cannot be replicated in print. The dragon (ryū — 龍) has been the defining symbol of power, wisdom, and mastery in Japanese martial culture for centuries.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I know the quality is genuine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\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":31708257386561,"sku":"371","price":327.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/8397\/2417\/files\/371-1.jpg?v=1776330637","url":"https:\/\/www.handmadesword.com\/products\/dragon-katana-1045-carbon-steel-red-saya-full-tang","provider":"Handmade Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}