Handmade Sword
Shirasaya Katana β Rounded Natural Wood, 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 743
$206.99
$263.99
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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.
A rounded-profile shirasaya mount in natural, uncolored wood gives this hand-forged 1045 carbon steel Katana the quietest presentation in our full-length range β no guard, no wrap, just smooth pale wood grain and a genuine buffalo horn collar at the mouth. It is the rounded counterpart of our faceted Shirasaya Katana (SKU 740): same steel, same natural wood, near-identical proportions; the difference is purely the shape of the wood in your hand.
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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 | 28.25" |
| Handle Length | 10.6" |
| Overall Length | 41" |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs (without Saya) / 3.7 lbs (with Saya) |
| Mounting Style | Shirasaya (η½ι) β rounded profile: smooth, softly oval cross-section on both handle and scabbard |
| Tsuba (Guard) | None β traditional guard-less shirasaya mount |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Natural uncolored wood, unwrapped, matching the saya β Genuine Buffalo Horn collar at the fuchi (handle mouth) β single bamboo mekugi peg |
| Tang | Full tang |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Natural wood (shirasaya) β uncolored pale wood preserving the grain's natural tone, rounded profile β Genuine Buffalo Horn ring at the koiguchi (mouth), the only fitted element against the bare wood surface |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled (remove the mekugi peg) |
| 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
How is this different from your other 1045 Shirasaya Katana (SKU 740)?
Same 1045 carbon steel blade family, same natural uncolored wood and buffalo horn fittings, near-identical proportions. The only real difference is the shape of the wood: this version is rounded, with a smooth oval cross-section that fills the palm evenly, while the faceted Shirasaya Katana is cut with flat planes and crisp edges. Choose by feel: rounded for a softer, traditional storage-mount hand, faceted for a more architectural look.
Why is there no tsuba (guard)?
Shirasaya is the plain wooden "resting" mount used in Japan to store and present a blade without decoration. It is built without a guard, wrap, or metal fittings by design β the blade and the wood grain are meant to be the only things you look at. This is intentional and traditional, not a missing part.
Is the wood painted or lacquered white?
No. The handle and scabbard are natural, uncolored pale wood β "white" in shirasaya (η½ι) refers to the bare, unfinished wood, not a coat of paint. Grain, tone, and small natural marks vary from piece to piece, so no two are identical.
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 sword special?
The saya uses natural, uncolored wood in the tradition of the shirasaya (η½ι β "white scabbard") β the storage and presentation scabbard for blades that need no decoration to communicate their quality. Where painted and lacquered saya ask the viewer to engage with their color and finish, the natural wood saya steps back entirely: the grain is the only surface event, the pale tone of the uncolored wood the only palette. The genuine buffalo horn ring at the koiguchi is the single departure from this restraint β dense, naturally dark, and precisely fitted, it marks the blade's point of entry with quiet authority. The rounded profile of this version carries that restraint one step further: no edges, no facets, just a continuous smooth surface.
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 peg before packing. If anything is not right, it does not ship.
Contact Us
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