Tide Rider Katana full view with red saya and Tide Rider tsuba
Tide Rider tsuba guard design
Tide Rider Katana sheathed view with red saya and Tide Rider tsuba
Tide Rider Katana handle end cap with black cotton wrap
Tide Rider Katana black cotton handle with genuine rayskin panel
Tide Rider Katana handle side profile
Tide Rider Katana collar detail view with red saya and Tide Rider tsuba
Tide Rider tsuba front design
Tide Rider Katana red saya opening detail
Tide Rider Katana red saya with black cotton sageo
Tide Rider Katana red saya end detail
Tide Rider Katana blade side profile
Tide Rider Katana blade point detail
Tide Rider Katana blade surface detail
Tide Rider Katana blade midsection detail
Tide Rider Katana exposed tang inscription

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Tide Rider Katana β€” 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready

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SKU: 737

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βš”οΈ Battle Ready
πŸ”₯ Hand Forged
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Ships from USA
πŸ›‘οΈ 30-Day Satisfaction
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Blade1045 Carbon
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ProcessHeat Tempered
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TangFull Tang
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EdgeSharp

This Tide Rider Katana carries a warmer first impression through the red lacquer saya, with the tide-themed fittings adding the close-up identity. The red saya gives it more shelf presence than a black-saya model, while the fittings keep the theme from relying on color alone. The 1045 carbon steel blade and bo-hi / fuller keep the blade side clear and visible without adding extra claims.

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Product Specifications
Steel / Material 1045 High Carbon Steel
Hardness 52–54 HRC (edge) / 48–50 HRC (spine)
Process Hand Forged, Heat Tempered
Hamon Visible temper line, hand polished
Hi (Blood Groove) Hi (blood groove) on each side
Edge Hand Sharpened β€” Sharp and functional
Blade Length 28.75"
Handle Length 10.75"
Overall Length 40.75"
Weight 2.5 lbs (without Saya) / 2.8 lbs (with Saya)
Tsuba (Guard) Iron tsuba β€” samurai on horseback riding through ocean waves, engraved scenic relief with gold accent details
Tsuka (Handle) Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki
Tang Full tang with 2 Mekugi (peg)
Saya (Scabbard) Black lacquered wood β€” surface finished with golden crackle lacquer pattern: intentional fine hairline crazing across the full saya creates a web of gold lines against the dark ground, mimicking aged or kiln-cracked ceramic glaze β€” tied with black Japanese cotton Sageo
Disassembly Can be fully taken apart and reassembled
Quality Control Individually inspected before shipping β€” California warehouse
Package Contents
  • βœ“ 1Γ— Assembled Sword with Saya
  • βœ“ 1Γ— Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
  • βœ“ Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)

This Tide Rider Katana carries a warmer first impression through the red lacquer saya, with the tide-themed fittings adding the close-up identity. The red saya gives it more shelf presence than a black-saya model, while the fittings keep the theme from relying on color alone. The 1045 carbon steel blade and bo-hi / fuller keep the blade side clear and visible without adding extra claims.

βœ“ 30-day hassle-free returns: return in original unused condition with all original packaging for a full refund or exchange.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What stands out first on this Tide Rider Katana?
The red lacquer saya stands out first. It gives the sword a warmer display profile than a black-saya model.
What makes the mounting different?
The tide-themed fittings are the close-up detail, especially after the red saya draws the eye. On display, the color reads first, then the fitting shape gives the sword its more specific identity.
Is the blade 1045 carbon steel?
Yes. The listed steel grade is 1045 carbon steel.
Does it have a bo-hi or fuller?
Yes. The blade is listed with a bo-hi / fuller.
What makes the scabbard (saya) on this katana special?
The saya on this katana uses a crackle lacquer finish β€” a technique where the lacquer surface is deliberately crazed to create a web of fine hairline fractures filled with gold, spreading across the entire scabbard. This technique draws from the tradition of crackle-glaze ceramics, where controlled crazing of the surface glaze creates distinctive visual patterns. On a lacquered saya, the effect produces something that appears to be aged or fractured but is in fact carefully controlled: every crack is deliberate, and the gold that fills them transforms what could read as damage into decoration. The Japanese aesthetic tradition of wabi-sabi finds beauty in imperfection and the passage of time β€” this saya applies that philosophy directly to the sword's surface.
How should I care for the carbon steel blade?
Keep the blade dry after handling and apply a light coat of suitable blade oil before storage.
Contact Us
βœ‰ sales@handmadesword.com Β Β  ☎ 909-480-4866
Mon–Fri Β 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
Tide Rider Katana β€” 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
Tide Rider Katana β€” 10... $263.99

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