Product Details

The blade is forged from manganese steel and finished to a bright chrome polish, with a visible hamon line tracing the length of the edge. The differential hardening process creates the characteristic contrast between the hardened edge zone and the softer spine, giving this katana both visual depth and structural integrity.

The tsuka is built on a wooden core covered in PU samegawa and wrapped in black cord. The diamond pattern sits evenly from butt to collar, with no gaps or loose sections - a detail that reflects the care put into the handle construction. A gold habaki seats cleanly between tsuka and tsuba, anchoring the blade securely in the koshirae.

The tsuba is one of the most distinctive elements of this katana. Cast in iron with a blue finish, it features an openwork cloud motif - curved, flowing cutouts that reference traditional Japanese cloud imagery. The blue tone pairs sharply with the gold habaki below and the black tsuka above, creating a color progression that rewards close inspection. Browse our Real Japanese Katana collection for more koshirae-style builds.

The black leather saya carries an embossed dragon relief across its full length - scaled texture worked directly into the surface rather than painted on. A black-and-white braided sageo ties at the kurigata in an intricate knotwork pattern, adding a graphic contrast element against the all-black saya body. The two-tone cord echoes the chrome blade and blue tsuba without disrupting the overall dark aesthetic.

Packaged at 43 inches in length with a shipping weight of 3 lb, this katana is built for display and collection in koshirae style. The combination of blue cloud tsuba, dragon-embossed leather saya, and black-white sageo gives it a consistent visual identity that stands apart from standard all-black configurations. If you appreciate detailed fittings across the full sword, explore the Real Japanese Katana lineup for comparable builds.

  • Full-tang manganese steel blade with a hand-finished hamon line along the edge, shaped through differential hardening for a polished chrome finish.
  • Blue iron tsuba features an openwork cloud motif - swirling cutouts create strong visual contrast against the gold habaki and black tsuka.
  • Black leather saya is wrapped in an embossed dragon relief pattern, with a black-and-white braided sageo knotted at the kurigata for a bold two-tone accent.
  • Tsuka is wrapped in black cord over a PU samegawa base, providing a firm, comfortable grip with a clean, uniform diamond pattern.
  • Koshirae-style fittings throughout - blue tsuba, gold habaki, and black-white sageo work together as a cohesive, visually striking set.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-DL20040
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
Tsuka ColorBlack
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialLeather
Saya ThemeDragon
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack-white
Tsuba ColorBlue
Tsuba ThemeCloud
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Packing Size4 x 4 x 43 Inches
Shipping Weight3.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this katana blade made from?
The blade is forged from manganese steel and treated through a differential hardening process that produces a visible hamon line along the edge, with a polished chrome finish on the flat.
What does the tsuba look like on this katana?
The tsuba is iron with a blue finish and features an openwork cloud motif - curved cutouts styled after traditional Japanese cloud patterns. It sits between a gold habaki and the black tsuka for a striking three-tone transition.
Is the dragon design on the saya engraved or painted?
The dragon motif on the black leather saya is an embossed relief worked into the surface texture, not painted. A black-and-white braided sageo ties at the kurigata, adding contrast against the all-black saya body.

Customer Reviews(2)

Richie Lewis Florida, United States
Aug 02, 2021 05:43

Got as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. He loved it and said it is a really good quality handmade katana.