Tomoe Crest Katana full view with Tomoe Crest tsuba and black saya finish
Tomoe Crest Katana themed tsuba detail
Tomoe Crest Katana sheathed with black saya finish and Tomoe Crest tsuba
Tomoe Crest Katana end cap beside black cotton wrap
Tomoe Crest Katana black cotton handle and rayskin inlay
Tomoe Crest Katana handle side with black cotton over rayskin
Tomoe Crest Katana collar detail view with Tomoe Crest tsuba and black saya finish
Tomoe Crest Katana tsuba front close-up
Tomoe Crest Katana black-finished saya opening detail
Tomoe Crest Katana black-finished saya with black cotton sageo
Tomoe Crest Katana black-finished saya end detail
Tomoe Crest Katana blade side profile
Tomoe Crest Katana blade tip profile
Tomoe Crest Katana bo-hi fuller detail
Tomoe Crest Katana exposed tang inscription

Handmade Sword

Tomoe Crest Katana β€” 1045 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready

SKU: 715

$390.99 $483.99
βš”οΈ Battle Ready
πŸ”₯ Hand Forged
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Ships from USA
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Blade1045 Carbon
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ProcessHeat Tempered
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TangFull Tang
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EdgeSharp

This Tomoe Crest Katana keeps the display profile darker through the black patterned saya, while the crest fittings give it a clear close-up identity. The patterning keeps the black saya from looking flat, and the crest detail gives the mounting a specific visual point. The 1045 carbon steel blade, clay-tempered process, and bo-hi / fuller sit together as separate facts instead of competing with each other.

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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 27.4"
Handle Length 10.75"
Overall Length 40.5"
Weight 2.1 lbs (without Saya) / 2.7 lbs (with Saya)
Tsuba (Guard) Tomoe Crest tsuba
Tsuka (Handle) Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki
Tang Full tang with 2 Mekugi (peg)
Saya (Scabbard) Black piano lacquered wood β€” surface finished with fool's gold metallic bubble lacquer: fine gold-toned metallic particles suspended throughout the lacquer layer, creating a subtle all-over shimmer against the deep black ground 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 Tomoe Crest Katana keeps the display profile darker through the black patterned saya, while the crest fittings give it a clear close-up identity. The patterning keeps the black saya from looking flat, and the crest detail gives the mounting a specific visual point. The 1045 carbon steel blade, clay-tempered process, and bo-hi / fuller sit together as separate facts instead of competing with each other.

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 Tomoe Crest Katana?
The black patterned saya keeps the outline dark, so the crest fitting detail becomes more noticeable up close.
Is this 1045 carbon steel?
Yes. The steel grade is 1045 carbon steel, with clay tempering listed as the process layer.
Does it have a bo-hi or fuller?
Yes. This model is listed with a bo-hi / fuller.
Is the overall look loud or restrained?
It stays restrained from a distance because of the black saya, with more detail visible around the fittings. The patterned finish adds texture without making the sword look as bright as red, white, or green-saya models.
What makes the scabbard (saya) on this katana special?
The saya on this katana uses a metallic particle lacquer finish sometimes called "fool's gold" β€” a technique where fine gold-toned metallic flecks are suspended throughout the lacquer layer rather than painted on the surface. The effect is subtle: viewed at a distance the saya reads as deep black with texture; close up, the surface shimmers with thousands of small metallic points that catch light differently depending on the angle. This is the opposite of the loud gold decoration found on some decorative swords β€” it is refinement that requires the viewer to move closer to appreciate it, in keeping with the Japanese aesthetic tradition that values subtlety over display.
How should I care for the carbon steel blade?
Keep the blade dry after handling and oil it lightly before storage.
Contact Us
βœ‰ sales@handmadesword.com Β Β  ☎ 909-480-4866
Mon–Fri Β 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
Tomoe Crest Katana β€” 1045 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
Tomoe Crest Katana β€” 1... $390.99

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