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"Yakushima" 1095 HCS Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katana
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"Yakushima" 1095 HCS Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katana
Add a legendary blade to your collection with the "Yakushima" 1095 HCS Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katana.
Inspired by ancient Japan. Forged with tradition.
Named after Japan's beautiful island of Yakushima, famous for its ancient cedar forests, this katana features a folded 1095 high-carbon steel blade with genuine clay tempering, complemented by traditional handle construction and genuine stingray skin.
Yakushima features a hand-forged 1095 high-carbon steel blade, repeatedly heated, hammered and folded to create its distinctive layered construction.
The blade undergoes differential clay tempering, a traditional technique that produces a harder cutting edge while retaining greater toughness along the spine.
This process can also create a natural hamon (temper line), a hallmark of traditional Japanese sword craftsmanship.
The wooden tsuka (handle) is covered in genuine stingray skin (samegawa), providing the distinctive textured finish associated with traditional Japanese swords.
This is completed with traditional cotton handle wrapping (tsukamaki), creating the classic diamond-pattern appearance of a samurai katana.
Combining folded 1095 high-carbon steel, traditional clay tempering and genuine stingray skin, Yakushima celebrates the artistry and heritage of Japanese sword-making.
A striking choice for collectors who appreciate traditional craftsmanship, premium materials and the timeless elegance of the samurai katana.
Hand forged. Clay tempered. Inspired by Japan.
Please note: This is a high-carbon steel collector's sword intended for responsible adult ownership and display.
✨ Why This Deserves a Place in Your Collection:
- ⚔️ Blade & Steel: Hand-forged 1095 high-carbon steel blade.
- ⭐ Folded steel construction: Traditional Japanese-inspired forging techniques.
- ⭐ Genuine clay tempering: Differential hardening for a harder edge and tougher spine.
- 🧼 Traditional heat treatment: Quenched using oil and water.
- 🗡️ Handle & Fittings: Genuine stingray skin (samegawa) beneath the handle wrapping.
- 🧵 Traditional cotton tsukamaki: Classic Japanese-style handle finish.
- ⭐ Fan Favourite: Yakushima-inspired name – celebrating Japan's ancient forests and natural heritage.
- ✅ Key Feature: Fast UK shipping from The Sword Stall.
📐 Specifications
| Overall Length (cm) | 102.5 |
| Blade Length (cm) | 71 |
| Handle Length (cm) | 27 |
| Blade Width (cm) | 3 |
| Blade Thickness (cm) | 0.75 |
| Blade Material | 1095 High Carbon Hand Forged Clay Tempered Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Hardness | HRC 58 |
Claim Your Blade
Whether it takes pride of place on your wall or in a display cabinet, the "Yakushima" 1095 HCS Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katana is a stunning piece for fans of fine blades.
🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping — no customs, no ronin at the door, no nonsense.
⚠️ Legal Notice — Traditionally Hand-Forged Katana
This katana is produced using established, traditional hand-forging methods and is supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic historical manufacture.
UK Statutory Exemption: This item qualifies for statutory exemption under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 as a traditionally hand-crafted sword of cultural, historic, and martial arts interest. It is supplied strictly for collection, display, and martial arts demonstration, and is not sold for practical combat or unlawful use.
Age Verification (18+): Under UK law, this item is sold strictly to adults aged 18 and over. Age and identity are verified at checkout via our verification provider (OneID). Orders that fail verification will be cancelled and refunded.
Age-Checked Delivery: This item is dispatched via an age-restricted courier service and photo ID will be checked on delivery. Please make sure someone aged 18 or over is in to receive it. Parcels cannot be left in a safe place, unattended, or with neighbours.
- Customers must exercise extreme care with safe handling, maintenance, and secure domestic storage.
- Carrying a bladed weapon in public without lawful authority is illegal.