Handmade Sword
Maple Leaf Katana β Damascus Steel, 1024 Layer, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 119
$309.99
$362.99
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Battle Ready
Hand Forged
Ships from USA
30-Day Satisfaction
Blade1045 Carbon
ProcessClay 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.
The Maple Leaf fitting stands out against the black saya, while the 1045 carbon steel blade carries a Damascus folded pattern, clay tempering, and a visible hamon. It gives this standard Katana more blade detail to notice without losing the clean black-saya look.
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Product Specifications
| Steel / Material | 1045 Carbon Steel (base grade), folded to a Damascus pattern β visible wave grain (jihada) on the blade |
| Hardness | 52β54 HRC (edge) / 48β50 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Damascus Steel, Clay Tempered |
| Hamon | Visible temper line, hand polished |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | No Hi β smooth blade without blood groove |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 28.75" |
| Handle Length | 10.75" |
| Overall Length | 41" |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (without Saya) / 2.6 lbs (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Iron tsuba β maple leaf and foliage relief in upper half, flowing wave-fan pattern below |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang engraved with black smith's signature |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black piano lacquered wood with black 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
Is this 1045 steel or Damascus?
It is both: 1045 carbon steel is the base steel grade, while Damascus describes the folded pattern and construction visible on the blade.
What does clay tempering add here?
Clay tempering is the heat-treatment process. On this sword, it belongs alongside the 1045 steel and Damascus folded pattern rather than replacing either one.
Does this blade have a hamon?
Yes. The hamon is the visible temper line on the blade, giving buyers another blade detail to notice with the folded pattern.
What stands out first on this Maple Leaf Katana?
The Maple Leaf fitting and black saya frame the sword first, then the patterned blade surface and hamon add more detail when viewed up close.
How does this compare with a simpler black-saya Katana?
A simpler black-saya Katana may rely mostly on its fittings and outline. This one adds 1045 steel, Damascus folded patterning, clay tempering, and hamon to the blade side of the presentation.
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