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Whirling Cloud Katana โ 1095 High Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Sharkskin & Buffalo Horn Saya, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 374
$689.99
$846.99
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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 1095 high carbon steel put this black-saya Katana in a higher-carbon themed comparison lane.
๐ Order before 2:00 PM PST โ ships same business day ย |ย After 2:00 PM PST โ ships next business day
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 | 28.5" |
| Handle Length | 10.5" |
| Overall Length | 40.5" (with Saya) |
| Weight | about 2.2 lbs (without Saya) / about 2.7 lbs Sword (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Whirling Cloud tsuba โ S-curve magatama cutouts in geometric composition, 1095 long-handle version |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang engraved with unique number Other Fittings Brass |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black piano lacquered wood โ Genuine Buffalo Horn at mouth (koiguchi) and tip (kojiri) โ Red 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 makes this Whirling Cloud Katana distinct?
Whirling Cloud fittings provide the theme, while 1095 high carbon steel gives the page a higher-carbon material detail. That pairing separates it from standard 1045 themed Katana pages and keeps the comparison grounded in confirmed facts.
How does it compare with 1045 Katana pages?
The confirmed 1095 high carbon steel separates this page from standard 1045 themed listings.
What details matter most?
Compare Whirling Cloud fittings, 1095 high carbon steel, black saya, and full Katana profile.
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 โ a minute of care after each session keeps the blade in condition indefinitely.
What makes the scabbard (saya) on this katana special?
This saya combines three premium natural materials. The base is black piano lacquered wood. Both the mouth (koiguchi) and tip (kojiri) are fitted with genuine water buffalo horn. Most distinctively, red-dyed genuine sharkskin (same โ ้ฎซ็ฎ) is wrapped at the koiguchi โ a rare chromatic accent that adds visual contrast against the black lacquer while providing the same natural grip quality as the material used on traditional katana handles.
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 pegs before packing. If anything is not right, it does not ship.
Contact Us
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