Hand Forged 1095 Folded Steel Katana – Choji Hamon, Lion Theme Brass Fittings, Hazuya Polish | Full Tang Samurai Sword

This hand forged 1095 folded steel katana is a premium samurai sword crafted using traditional forging techniques combined with modern finishing precision. Featuring a beautiful Choji hamon, Hazuya mirror polish, and detailed lion-themed brass fittings, this katana is designed for collectors, martial artists, and Japanese sword enthusiasts.

Built with a full tang structure and high-carbon folded steel, this blade delivers excellent durability, balance, and cutting performance.

Blade Features

Forged from 1095 folded carbon steel, this blade undergoes multiple folding processes to improve grain structure, toughness, and aesthetic patterning.

• Steel Type: 1095 Folded Steel
• Blade Shape: Shinogi-Zukuri (traditional geometry)
• Hamon: Choji (clay tempered real hamon)
• Polish: Hazuya polish (traditional finger stone finish)
• Groove: No Hi (solid blade for strength)
• Yokote: Present (defined tip geometry)
• Cutting Edge: Very sharp (customizable dull option available)

Handle & Fittings

This katana features premium lion-themed brass fittings, symbolizing strength, courage, and protection.

• Tsuba (Guard): Brass lion theme design
• Fuchi & Kashira: Brass lion matching set
• Menuki: Brass lion ornaments
• Tsuka-Ito: Black synthetic silk wrapping
• Tsuka-Maki: Hineri-maki traditional style
• Samegawa: White genuine ray skin

Saya (Scabbard)

The scabbard is finished in a sleek modern style:

• Saya: Gloss black lacquer finish
• Sageo: Black synthetic silk

Construction

• Full Tang (solid core construction)
• Mekugi: 2 bamboo pegs for stability
• Habaki: Brass
• Seppa: Brass spacers
• Handmade forging + clay tempering process

Dimensions & Specifications

• Blade Length: 70.5 cm
• Handle Length: 27 cm
• Overall Length (without scabbard): 101 cm
• Scabbard Length: 76 cm
• Blade Width (Base): 3.2 cm
• Blade Width (Tip): 2.2 cm
• Thickness (Tip): 0.75 cm
• Thickness (Base): 0.39 cm
• Curve (Sori): 2.1 cm
• Balance Point: 11.8 cm from tsuba
• Weight (without scabbard): 1.08 kg
• Weight (with scabbard): 1.34 kg

Customization Options

We offer full customization for this katana:

• Blade sharpness adjustment
• Custom engraving (English, Chinese, Japanese)
• Personalized blade inscriptions (Mei)
• Custom fittings & color changes
• Optional engraving design (+$20 for complex patterns)

Explore more customization:

• Internal Link: Japanese Sword Fittings Collection
• Internal Link: Blade Engraving Custom Service

Packaging

Each sword includes:

• Free protective sword bag
• Authenticity certificate
• Secure export packaging