Red Crest Katana
The Red Crest Katana is shown with a blade and a decorative hamon line. The red-and-black mounting carries the palette around the blade. The bo-hi and decorative hamon share the blade surface, making both treatments easy to read in close view.
Specifications
| Blade material | Carbon steel |
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| Forging process | Hand forged |
| Heat treatment | Clay tempering |
| Blade finish | Hand polish |
| Hamon | Hamon pattern |
| Blade groove | Bo-hi |
| Saya | Lacquered solid wood |
| Tsuka | Solid wood with cord wrap |
| Overall length | 104 cm |
| Blade length | 71 cm |
| Handle length | 26 cm |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.75 cm |
| Weight without saya | 1100 g |
| Full weight | 1350 g |
| Edge options | Sharpened / Unsharpened |
Red Crest KatanaSharpened
Sale price$279.00
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 |