Product Details

The blade is forged from manganese steel, heat-treated to 60 HRC, and finished with hand-hammered grooves that run along the edge in an organic, irregular pattern. These grooves create a distinctive visual texture - each mark slightly different from the next - while reducing overall weight without compromising the 12.5-inch nagasa's structural rigidity. The chrome-finish surface catches light against the dark hammered valleys, giving the steel a layered, almost geological character.

The 6.3-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core with white polyurethane leather samegawa underneath a dark blue ito wrap tied in a traditional diamond pattern. The full tang runs the entire length of the handle, secured for stability. In hand, the grip feels balanced and firm, with the textured samegawa preventing any shift beneath the cord wrap.

A black alloy tsuba sits between blade and handle in a simple round profile. The minimalist design keeps the eye moving from the polished steel into the dark handle assembly without interruption - no ornate relief work, just a clean, functional guard that complements the sword's monochromatic palette.

The black hardwood saya is finished in piano lacquer and wrapped entirely in black PU leather with a fine crosshatch texture. A brass-tone floral ring fitting sits near the mouth of the scabbard, adding a warm metallic accent against the otherwise all-black exterior. The 13-inch saya provides snug protection for the blade while maintaining the cohesive dark aesthetic. This style pairs well with pieces from the Black And Red Full Tang Sword collection for display variety.

At 41 inches overall and 4 lbs, this full tang Japanese sword delivers a grounded, substantial presence on any wall mount or stand. From the hammered steel to the leather-wrapped saya, every component works within a focused black-and-chrome color scheme that keeps the craftsmanship front and center.

  • Manganese steel blade forged to 60 HRC hardness with hand-hammered grooves along the edge, creating an organic irregular hamon pattern unique to each piece
  • Full tang construction with a 6.3-inch hardwood tsuka wrapped in white polyurethane leather samegawa and dark blue ito cord for a secure, traditional grip
  • Black hardwood saya finished in piano lacquer and wrapped in black PU leather, fitted with a brass-tone floral ring accent on the body
  • Black alloy round tsuba provides a minimal, clean transition between the 12.5-inch chrome-finish blade and the dark-toned handle assembly
  • Overall length of 41 inches at 4 lbs - a substantial display piece that balances visual weight with detailed hand-finished craftsmanship

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-JZKT20002
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialPu Leather
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba ThemePlain
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 Inches
Weight4.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight5.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used and how hard is this blade?
The blade is forged from manganese steel and heat-treated to 60 HRC. Hand-hammered grooves run along the edge, creating an irregular pattern that gives each piece a one-of-a-kind surface texture on the 12.5-inch nagasa.
What materials make up the saya and handle?
The 6.3-inch tsuka has a hardwood core with white polyurethane leather samegawa and dark blue ito wrap. The 13-inch saya is hardwood finished in piano lacquer and fully wrapped in black PU leather, fitted with a brass-tone floral ring accent.
What does the tsuba look like on this sword?
The tsuba is a black alloy round guard with a clean, minimalist profile. It provides a simple transition between the chrome-finish blade and the dark handle, keeping the overall aesthetic focused on the monochromatic black-and-silver color scheme.

Customer Reviews(25)

Geronimo Nathaniel Hernandez California, United States
May 31, 2024 14:09

Just as advertised. Love my sword. Very beautiful very well made. Love the Wait to it .very very happy

Carson Judd Texas, United States
May 01, 2024 13:02

The processing took a while, and some of the black coloring came off when I wiped the blade. But overall it was a great purchase!

Joseph Provencio California, United States
Sep 24, 2023 14:25

Order arrived very quickly. The sword looks great and will go great with my cosplay. My only complaints with it are:

1. the top of the blade has some black smudgy subsistence that comes off very easily and looks unevenly applied.

2. The scabbard is held together by a cheap vinyl/plastic cover that has moved around is now slightly off centered.

For being not one of their quality and pricey offerings it is a good katana. It will look great for my Chainsaw Man cosplay. Would order another better one for display.

Peter J Garretson Texas, United States
Feb 16, 2023 12:21

TrueKatana Team, I'm very happy with this blade for the most part. The only shortfall was the blackened side of the blade. The color was inconsistent across the surface of the blade, and a lot of it came off once I wiped the blade with a dry cloth (the cloth turned black). I would've rated it five stars otherwise. The blade itself was superior! Very straight and sharp. The craftsmanship and quality of the handle and scabbard were also outstanding. No noticeable flaws at all. Overall, great job! I would recommend you to anyone looking for a similar blade. Thank you.

Seth Patrick Brown Michigan, United States
Jun 01, 2022 14:01

I Think you guys do great work. Hope all goes well. Farwell

Keith Bragonier Kentucky, United States
Apr 09, 2022 14:32

Using as a decoration- looks great. No problems with order or delivery.

Jennifer Keller Texas, United States
Mar 20, 2022 09:48

Ordered this katana for my boyfriends birthday gift and he was so excited to have his first Japanese katana to begin starting his collection. Great quality and looks amazing! My boyfriend can't wait to put it on display.

Jason Hunsucker Kentucky, United States
Mar 01, 2022 19:02

Worth the money. Exceeded my expectations.

Nathanyl Shipley Colorado, United States
Jan 19, 2022 12:22

It was almost perfect of a katana but its a little stiff when I pull the katana out the sheath, also the coloring on the backside of the blade is a little smuggy but besides those two things the katana is great!

Terri Coleman Maryland, United States
Dec 10, 2021 11:26

I’m very pleased with this product. The sword is very well made. I’m really impressed by the people who work at Truekatana. The first sword I ordered got banged up in shipping. This was not caused by the way it was packaged. I received a replacement sword immediately and the people were super nice. I will definitely use this sight again.

Serena Baez Arizona, United States
Sep 08, 2021 01:35

Got it for my husband’s birthday present and he loves it. He has quite a collection of European swords but this was his first katana and it was perfect.

Juan Gonzalez Hawaii, United States
Aug 27, 2021 17:38

I found the website just looking into blades and looking at the swords you guys have. I had to order one and am happy to said I’ll order another one very soon. 😀

Olivia Demartini Torino, Italy
Aug 25, 2021 22:09

Very good experience..fast delivery with excellent tracking system "hour by hour"..product is very fine and worth the money 100%..all positive!