Handmade Sword
Raijin Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 372
$321.99
$411.99
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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.
Raijin fittings and a red saya give this 1045 carbon steel Katana a bold color-led theme beside darker pages.
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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) | Long Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 28.5" |
| Handle Length | 10.5" |
| Overall Length | 40.9" |
| Weight | about 2.2 lbs (without Saya) / about 2.7 lbs Sword (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Raijin tsuba |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang engraved with signature |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Matte black wood β painted with Raijin (god of thunder) motif: the deity figure rendered in white and blue detail against the dark surface near the koiguchi β tied with brown 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 Raijin Katana its identity?
Raijin fittings provide the theme, while the red saya gives the page a stronger color cue.
How does it compare with black-saya Katana pages?
The red saya creates the main visual difference, while the full Katana profile stays familiar.
What material point is confirmed?
1045 carbon steel is the confirmed steel grade and keeps the page comparable with standard themed Katana listings.
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 β 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 is painted with Raijin (ι·η₯) β the Shinto god of thunder, lightning, and storms β on matte black wood. Raijin is one of the most visually striking figures in Japanese mythology: depicted with a fierce expression, surrounded by a ring of drums he strikes to create thunder, he represents raw elemental power that operates beyond human control. On a sword scabbard, invoking Raijin is a deliberate statement β this is a blade associated with sudden, unstoppable force. The matte black finish (rather than the high-gloss piano lacquer used on most saya) reinforces this aesthetic: no shine, no decoration for its own sake, just the god of storms and the sword beneath him. The brown sageo completes a palette that reads as dark earth and storm cloud rather than martial formality.
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
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