Product Details

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to a measured 60 HRC, producing a visible hamon line that traces the differential hardening boundary along the full 28.34-inch nagasa. The chrome-polished surface catches light cleanly, letting the natural hamon pattern - wavy and organic rather than etched - stand as the blade's defining visual feature. For collectors interested in this steel type, the T10 Katana Sword collection includes related pieces built on the same material foundation.

The tsuka runs 10.62 inches and is wrapped over genuine black rayskin (samegawa), which raises a natural pebbly texture under the hand. Dark navy ito cord is wound in a traditional diamond pattern over the samegawa, with the two-tone navy-and-blue sageo tied at the collar in a looped knot that echoes the handle wrap.

The gold-tone alloy tsuba carries a flower motif in raised relief - bamboo leaves and blossoms cut into a dark oxidized field, with a bone-white buffalo horn habaki visible at the blade collar. The contrast between the dark tsuba face and the gold rim gives the guard a depth that photographs well and reads clearly in person.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a light blue matte lacquer, 29.52 inches long, with gold painted botanical detailing along its length. The blue-and-black braided sageo ties at the koiguchi and reinforces the sword's consistent two-tone color palette across every component. Those exploring the broader category of differentially hardened pieces may also find the Clay Tempered Carbon Steel Sword collection useful for comparison.

Total assembled length is 40.15 inches and the sword weighs 2.64 lbs - a balance point suited to static display, iaido forms practice, or collection alongside other Japanese replica pieces. Every fitting from the sageo to the tsuba is finished to match the blue-and-gold color scheme set by the saya.

  • T10 carbon steel blade, clay tempered to 60 HRC, with a genuine hamon line running the full 28.34-inch nagasa - each undulating pattern is a direct result of differential heat treatment, not etching.
  • Full-tang construction wrapped in real rayskin (samegawa) under a dark navy ito cord - the black samegawa provides a textured, secure foundation beneath the tightly wound blue wrap.
  • Gold-tone alloy tsuba features a raised floral motif in relief against a dark background - the flower-themed guard adds a refined contrast to the chrome-finished blade.
  • Light blue matte hardwood saya, 29.52 inches long, finished with gold painted detailing along the body - the blue-and-black two-tone sageo cord completes the visual pairing.
  • Overall length 40.15 inches with a 10.62-inch tsuka; weight 2.64 lbs - proportions suited to display or forms practice.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-KT19177
Primary ColorBlue Blade
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Tsuka ColorDark Blue
Tsuka Skin ColorBlack
Tsuka Skin MaterialReal Rayskin
Tsuka Length10.62
Tsuba ColorGold-black
Tsuba MaterialAlloy
Tsuba ThemeFlower
Saya ColorCyan
Saya MaterialHardwood Matte
Saya SurfaceMatte
Saya Length29.52
Sageo ColorBlue-black
Nagasa MaterialT10 Steel
Nagasa ColorChrome
Nagasa Length28.34
Nagasa HamonYes
Nagasa ClayYes
Nagasa Hardness60
Nagasa SharppendYes
Saya ThemeGold Vine
StyleKoshirae

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel and hardness does this katana use?
The blade is T10 carbon steel, clay tempered to 60 HRC, with a genuine differential hamon - not acid etched.
What are the blade and overall length specs?
Nagasa is 28.34 inches, tsuka is 10.62 inches, total length is 40.15 inches, and the sword weighs 2.64 lbs.
What theme is the tsuba and what color is the saya?
The gold-tone alloy tsuba features a raised flower and bamboo motif. The hardwood saya is light blue matte with gold painted detailing and a black-blue sageo.

Customer Reviews(10)

Cal El Kentucky, United States
Oct 06, 2021 04:36

I’m leaving 5 stars because I feel for the money or cannot be beaten. However the tip came bent. It’s bent enough to snag but not enough for me to say it’s four stars! Thanks true Katana! Love it!

Malik Gay-bañuelos California, United States
Jul 01, 2021 22:09

I bought the, Handmade T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon Blue Scabbard Japanese Katana Samurai Sword, it’s a beautiful sword. It arrived in a decent time frame and was exactly as described.

Wyatt Rossell Kentucky, United States
Jun 22, 2021 11:18

The blade and handle are great. Very well put together and no loose feeling to it at all.

The saya or sheath is the only problem. The design is not center and a little part of it is missing when it was applied. Also there is a small chip in the paint.

Blade came sharp from factory as well. Overall. Beautiful, functional piece.

Chris Nelson Washington, United States
Mar 13, 2021 17:56

Thank You TrueKatana for my very first Katana ever! Absolutely beautiful! I ordered this on 2/15/2021 and received it on 3/5/2021. This was not only a holiday for the U.S. , but also the starting week of Chinese New Year and I still received my sword in less than three weeks. I am not any kind of practitioner or expert in any way, but from all the videos and forums I could find about what makes a truly good Katana, this one checks all the boxes. Entire sword fitment is very tight.
Tightly wrapped cotton Ito, diamond pattern aligned, tight fitted kashira and fuchi.
Mid grade Tsuba ( I'm guessing brass by the thickness and edge color, but can't find a description besides alloy )
Habaki has smooth transition to the blade, and a very nice subtle hamon pattern. The only thing I could possibly say negative would be the Saya let's the sword slap around inside, but for under $300 what do I know? Now I just have to work up the nerve to cut with it!!! I will definitely be buying from this site again!

Aaron Johnson Kansas, United States
Nov 29, 2020 15:14

The product arrived quickly and was just as described. Was a gift !

David Kovach California, United States
Sep 05, 2020 11:42

Perfect, exactly as described. Great quality, sharp and looks great .

Jenifer J Ramires California, United States
Sep 05, 2020 08:34

This is my first Sword ever I do have a couple of knifes. I just love my sword who I have named Kasai. Kasai came in a very good condition. He was very sharp and had lots of choji oil on the blade. The only problem with it is the sheath a Katana has to be worn on the left side to be withdrawn with the right hand in my option and when I place Kasai on my left side the Sheath is flipped not revealing the design on it . I have used it on a couple of things and it is still intacted

Andrew Wisconsin, United States
Sep 04, 2020 14:20

First time ordering a sword but everything is great so far! I received it very quickly! Its a birthday present for me from my parents so im waiting to open it!