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Whirling Cloud Katana โ 1095 High Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 305
$631.99
$989.99
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Battle Ready
Hand Forged
Ships from USA
30-Day Satisfaction
Blade1095 Carbon
ProcessClay 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.
Whirling Cloud fittings and a patterned black saya give this 1095 high carbon steel Katana a motion-led visual identity within the premium group, especially beside cleaner lacquered-saya models and more geometric tsuba themes.
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Product Specifications
| Steel / Material | 1095 High Carbon Steel |
| Hardness | 60โ62 HRC (edge) / 42โ48 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Clay Tempered |
| Hamon | tempered on |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened โ Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 28.3" |
| Handle Length | 10.8" |
| Overall Length | 42.5" (with Saya) |
| Weight | 2 lb 8 oz (without Saya) / 3 lb 3 oz (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Whirling Cloud tsuba โ S-curve magatama cutouts in geometric composition |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full Tang |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black piano lacquered wood โ Genuine Buffalo Horn at mouth (koiguchi) and tip (kojiri) โ Genuine Sharkskin (same) wrapped at the koiguchi, secured with black Japanese cotton Sageo |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping โ California warehouse |
Package Contents
- โ 1ร Assembled Sword with Saya
- โ 1ร Certificate of Authenticity
- โ 1ร Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- โ Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)
Note: Display stand shown in some product images is not included.
โ 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 Katana its motion-led identity?
The Whirling Cloud fittings create the main sense of movement, and the decorative black saya supports that more expressive presentation without relying on generic premium wording.
How is it different from Wave Ring?
Wave Ring centers on a circular wave motif, while Whirling Cloud leans into a softer cloud movement theme that feels less geometric and more flowing when buyers compare the tsuba designs side by side.
Why mention the decorative saya?
The patterned black saya changes the first impression and keeps the SKU distinct from simpler black lacquered saya pages in the same steel group.
How does 1095 high carbon steel fit?
It keeps the SKU in the premium material group, while the cloud theme, saya treatment, and full Katana profile make the listing product-specific.
What makes the scabbard (saya) on this katana special?
This saya combines three premium natural materials rarely found together on a production katana. The base is black piano lacquered wood. Both the mouth (koiguchi) and tip (kojiri) are fitted with genuine water buffalo horn โ dense, naturally lustrous, and resistant to cracking. Most distinctively, genuine sharkskin (same โ ้ฎซ็ฎ) is wrapped at the koiguchi, the point where the blade enters and exits the scabbard. This is the same textured material used on traditional katana handles, applied here to the saya's most critical contact point for natural grip and tactile quality that rewards close inspection.
What buyer comparison is useful?
Compare theme movement, saya surface, steel grade, decorative finish, and full Katana profile against Sakura Black, Black Fan, and Wave Ring listings before choosing by motif.
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