Katana Sword- High Carbon 1095 Steel Sword with Clay Temper Blade- Samurai Sword- 40.5"

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About Battling Blades

Battling Blades is a family-owned business based in Deerfield, Illinois. We design, sell and customize swords, knives, axes, armor and related historical, fantasy and collectible products.

Our catalog includes longswords, katanas, Viking swords, gladius swords, rapiers, cutlasses, scimitars, axes, knives, armor, shields and custom-made products.

What We Do

Battling Blades focuses on historically inspired, fantasy-inspired and custom collectible blades.

Customers can shop finished products from our catalog or create custom swords, knives, axes and spears through our Create Your Own product line.

Our custom options allow customers to choose materials, dimensions, construction features, engraving, artwork, scabbards and other design details. For more specialized designs, customers can submit reference images, drawings or written descriptions.

Custom Swords and Personalized Products

One of our main specialties is custom sword design.

Customers can use our custom sword builder to choose a sword style, blade steel, length, handle design, guard, pommel, scabbard, engraving and personalization options.

Available custom sword options may include:

  • Longswords
  • Viking swords
  • Katanas
  • Gladius swords
  • Rapiers
  • Greatswords
  • Cutlasses
  • Scimitars
  • Fantasy swords
  • Ceremonial swords
  • Original custom designs

Customers may also upload a picture, drawing or written description when the listed selections do not match the sword they want.

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Materials and Construction

Our products use a range of materials depending on the item and configuration, including high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, stainless steel, wood, leather, bone, micarta and metal fittings.

Product pages include available specifications such as blade material, length, hardness, handle material, construction details, scabbard type and personalization options.

Many custom swords can be configured with 1095 high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, full-tang construction, sharpening, blade engraving and custom scabbards.

Engraving and Custom Artwork

Battling Blades offers personalization options on many products, including blade engraving, scabbard engraving, names, initials, dates, logos, symbols, custom artwork and UV printing where available.

Personalized and made-to-order items are produced according to the selected options and submitted customer details.

Customer Service

Our customer-service team responds to messages within one business day, Monday through Friday.

If a question requires input from a manufacturing or shipping partner, we will explain the next step and provide a realistic timeline.

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Visit or Contact Battling Blades

Battling Blades is located at:

444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

For product questions, order support, custom-order help or engraving questions, contact us at:

support@battlingblades.com

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Masterfully Crafted Katana – The Pinnacle of Samurai Tradition

Immerse yourself in the warrior ethos of the samurai with this meticulously crafted katana, a symbol of the noble combatants of ancient and feudal Japan. With its iconic, gently curving blade, single-edge design, and the traditional circular or squared guard, this katana echoes an era when the sword was the soul of the samurai. Measuring an impressive 40.5 inches, this blade extends beyond the typical 24 inches that define the katana, signifying a weapon made for the deft hands of a true warrior.

Blade Mastery – The Fusion of Durability and Sharpness: The 1095 high carbon steel used in this katana represents the zenith of sword materials, favored for its unyielding edge retention and formidable hardness. With a carbon content of .95%, it boasts one of the highest ratios in the steel family, eclipsing the common 1045 steel variety known for its .45% carbon content. The resulting blade hardness ranges from 56-58 HRC, offering an exceptional balance between strength and lasting sharpness.

Understanding the inherent need for flexibility in a high-caliber sword, this katana benefits from the ancient technique of clay tempering. The blade, coated with a layer of clay, undergoes a controlled cooling process that tempers the steel. The edge is left exposed, allowing it to cool quickly and retain its remarkable hardness, while the spine, insulated by the clay, cools more slowly, enhancing its flexibility. This strategic method yields a blade that is resilient against high-impact collisions, a testament to the formidable yet thoughtful engineering of samurai weaponry.

Elegant Construction Details:

  • Overall Length: A commanding presence at 40.5 inches.
  • Sheath: A protective and aesthetically pleasing wood sheath encases the blade.
  • Blade Material: The resilience and beauty of Damascus Steel meet the unmatched edge retention of 1095 high carbon steel.
  • Tang: A full tang provides structural integrity and balance.
  • Handle: Crafted from quality wood, ensuring a secure and traditional grip.
  • Rockwell Hardness: A measure of 56-58 HRC confirms the blade's toughness and longevity.

Introducing the High Carbon 1095 Steel Katana with Clay Temper Blade: This katana is not merely a cutting instrument but a piece of history, a tribute to the legendary samurai swords of old. Its balance of flexibility and hardness, achieved through the revered clay tempering technique, ensures that it is both a collector's centerpiece and a martial artist's trusted companion.

Elevate your collection with a blade that resonates with the spirit of the samurai — a 40.5-inch katana that is as much a functional weapon as it is an artifact of martial refinement.

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