Handmade Sword
Tide Rider Katana β 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 737
$263.99
$296.99
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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.
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 | 52β54 HRC (edge) / 48β50 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
- β 1Γ Assembled Sword with Saya
- β 1Γ Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- β 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.
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 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
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