Crested Wave Katana
The Crested Wave Katana presents a decorative hamon with a crest-painted saya. The blackened finish completes the mounting. The decorative hamon keeps a visible pattern on the blade, while the crest painting gives the saya its own point of interest.
Specifications
| Blade material | 50# high-manganese steel |
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| Forging process | Hand forged |
| Heat treatment | Quenching, annealing and tempering |
| Blade finish | Blackened finish |
| Hamon | Decorative hamon |
| Blade groove | Bo-hi |
| Saya | Lacquered solid-wood saya with crest decoration and sageo |
| Tsuka | Solid wood with cord wrap |
| Fittings | Alloy |
| Overall length | 104 cm |
| Blade length | 71 cm |
| Handle length | 27 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Weight without saya | 1000 g |
| Full weight | 1520 g |
Crested Wave KatanaSharpened
Sale price$209.00
Materials & Craftsmanship
We choose the right steel for each katana—nothing more, nothing less |
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One continuous piece of steel, from blade to handle |
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Through-hardened or clay-tempered, years of experience get it just right |
Hand-Fitted Koshirae
Shaped to follow the katana’s curve, with a secure fit for a smooth draw without slipping loose |
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For centuries, the tsuba has reflected its owner’s taste—and is often the first detail to catch the eye |
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A comfortable shape, a tight wrap—the first step to bringing out a katana’s true power is a firm grip |