Long Handle Temper Katana
The Long Handle Temper Katana presents a longer handle with a clay-tempered blade and hamon detail. The copper fittings complete the mounting. The longer handle changes the proportions at the hand, while the hamon remains visible along the blade.
Specifications
| Blade material | T8 steel |
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| Forging process | Hand forged |
| Heat treatment | Clay tempering |
| Blade finish | Hand polish |
| Hamon | Hamon pattern |
| Saya | Lacquered solid wood |
| Tsuka | Solid wood with cord wrap |
| Fittings | Copper |
| Overall length | 103 cm |
| Blade length | 71 cm |
| Handle length | 27 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Weight without saya | 1100 g |
| Full weight | 1340 g |
| Edge options | Sharpened / Unsharpened |
Long Handle Temper KatanaSharpened
Sale price$369.00
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 |