Product Details

The blade on this straight katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel and finished in a deep cobalt blue along the spine, fading toward a polished silver edge with a visible hamon line running the full length. The blue tone is consistent and even under direct light, giving the flat a cool, high-contrast look against the bright edge. Full-tang construction extends through the handle without break, keeping the 41-inch, 3 lb piece well-balanced from tip to pommel. For collectors drawn to Straight Edge Swords, this nihonto-style geometry with a non-curved profile offers a distinct silhouette in any display.

The tsuka is wrapped in a classic diamond hishigami pattern using black cord over white PU samegawa, producing a sharp two-tone contrast along the grip. The wrap is tight and evenly spaced, with white diamond shapes visible at each crossing point. Two black menuki sit flush beneath the wrap, adding subtle surface relief without breaking the clean line of the handle.

The tsuba is round, cast in black iron, and cut through with an open geometric lattice - square and angular voids arranged in a repeating pattern that allows light to pass through the guard cleanly. A cream-colored buffalo horn habaki seats between tsuba and blade, with a matching kashira cap finishing the pommel end. The overall metalwork palette stays black throughout, letting the blue blade read as the primary color accent.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a high-gloss black lacquer. The koiguchi collar and kojiri tip are fitted with a white ceramic-style sleeve decorated in a blue-veined, crackle-glaze pattern - a deliberate contrast to the matte black cord of the sageo. The black sageo wraps through a metal ring mount and ties in a traditional knot at the throat, adding textural interest to the scabbard's otherwise sleek profile. This blue-and-black pairing puts it naturally among Red And Blue Swords for collectors building a color-coordinated display set.

Overall length is 41 inches with a shipping weight of 4 lbs in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch package. The sword stand is not included. Designed as a collectible replica for display purposes, this piece brings together cobalt blue blade finish, geometric ironwork, and ceramic-patterned saya fittings into a cohesive, visually striking package suited for shelving, gifting, or Japanese sword collecting.

  • Forged from 1095 carbon steel, the blue-finished blade runs the full length of the tang for structural integrity - a hand-finished edge and visible hamon line reflect traditional Japanese sword-making craft.
  • Full-tang construction keeps blade and handle unified in one continuous piece, ensuring solid balance across the 41-inch overall length at 3 lbs - well-proportioned for display or collection.
  • The black iron tsuba features an open geometric cutwork pattern, flanked by a cream-toned buffalo horn habaki - silver-tone accents in the detail work contrast cleanly against the black metalwork.
  • Black tsuka wrap follows a traditional diamond-pattern hishigami over white PU samegawa (ray-skin), creating a two-tone black-and-white grip texture that is firm and visually precise.
  • The black lacquered hardwood saya is fitted with a white porcelain-style kojiri and sageo ring mount wrapped in black cord - the blue-veined ceramic pattern on the koiguchi section adds a distinctive accent.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-XY20099
Primary ColorBlue Blade
Primary Material1095 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack-white
Nagasa ColorBlue
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba ThemeGeometric
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 Inches
Weight3.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this blue katana blade made from?
The blade is forged from 1095 carbon steel with a hand-finished blue coating along the spine and a polished edge with a visible hamon line. Full-tang construction runs the full 41-inch length.
What does the tsuba design look like on this sword?
The tsuba is a round black iron guard with an open geometric cutwork pattern - angular voids arranged in a repeating lattice. A cream buffalo horn habaki seats between the guard and the blue blade.
How is the saya finished and what color is it?
The saya is black lacquered hardwood with a high-gloss finish. The koiguchi and kojiri fittings feature a white ceramic-style sleeve with a blue-veined crackle pattern, complementing the cobalt blue blade.