1065 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Beige Natural Hardwood Saya - Brown Ito Dragon Tsuba

The blade of this katana is forged from 1065 carbon steel and heat-treated to 58 HRC hardness. The process produces a genuine hamon - a natural temper line that runs the full 28.3-inch length of the nagasa, shifting in character with the light. This is a structural result of differential hardening, not a decorative etch, and it gives each blade a slightly unique visual signature. Collectors interested in the broader range of 1065 Carbon Steel Sword options will recognize this as a solid entry in that category.

The tsuka measures 10.2 inches and is wrapped in brown cotton ito over a white real rayskin (samegawa) base. The rayskin's pebbly texture locks the ito in place and adds grip stability, while the diamond-pattern wrap follows traditional Japanese construction. Menuki are set beneath the wrap at their customary positions along the handle.

The tsuba is cast alloy finished in black, shaped as a round disc with a raised dragon motif worked into the surface - detailed enough to show scales and motion, with faint gold accent tones visible at certain angles. The overall koshirae palette ties together: black tsuba, brown ito, brown sageo, and the cream tone of the saya.

The saya is shaped from hardwood in a natural beige finish and coated in piano lacquer. At 30.3 inches, it fits the blade precisely and the lacquer surface offers a smooth, consistent sheen while protecting the wood from humidity. The brown braided sageo is attached at the kurigata and tied in a traditional knot.

Overall length is 40.5 inches and the piece weighs 2.65 lbs. The full tang construction and sharpened edge make this a functionally complete replica suited to display, kata, or collection alongside other pieces in the Best Katana lineup.