Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel and finished in a deep blue, with a visible wave-pattern hamon running the length of the edge. A wave engraving decorates the blade surface, adding visual texture that catches light differently depending on the angle. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, the proportions follow traditional katana geometry with a full-tang construction that connects handle to blade without interruption. For collectors drawn to blue-finished swords, our Blue Katana collection covers a range of blade colorways and steel options.

The tsuka is built with genuine white samegawa (ray skin) as the grip foundation, then wrapped in dark blue ito cord in the classic diamond-lozenge pattern. Gold menuki fittings are positioned beneath the wrap at both hand positions, visible through the gaps in the binding. The combination of white samegawa, deep blue cord, and gold accents gives the handle a layered, high-contrast look that extends the overall color story of the piece.

The tsuba is cast in a gold tone and features a dragon in raised relief - the figure wraps around the disc with visible scale texture and claw detail. A square habaki in matching gold connects the tsuba assembly to the blade base. The fuchi and kashira carry the same gold finish, unifying the fitting set across the koshirae construction.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in gloss black lacquer, providing a clean, high-shine surface that contrasts directly with the blue blade when drawn. A dark blue sageo cord is attached at the kurigata and knotted in a traditional wrap style, echoing the tsuka ito color for a consistent two-tone presentation across the complete set.

Overall length is 41 inches, weight is 3 lbs, and the package ships at 4 lbs in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box. Sword stand or holder is not included. This piece is suited for display and collection - the koshirae fittings, blue blade finish, and dragon tsuba make it a visually distinctive addition to any Japanese sword collection.

  • Forged from 1095 carbon steel, the full-tang blade features a striking blue finish with a wave-pattern hamon line running its full length - 41 inches overall, 3 lbs.
  • The gold-tone dragon tsuba is hand-cast with raised relief detailing, paired with a gold habaki, creating a bold contrast against the deep blue blade and dark fittings.
  • Handle is wrapped in dark blue ito over genuine white samegawa (ray skin), with gold menuki accents peeking through the diagonal diamond pattern for authentic koshirae construction.
  • Dark blue sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional style, complementing the glossy black hardwood lacquer saya for a cohesive, high-contrast presentation.
  • Blade features a wave engraving along the spine side and a refined hand-finished edge - full-tang construction ensures solid handle-to-blade integrity throughout.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-XY20130
Primary ColorBlue Blade
Primary Material1095 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorDark Blue
Nagasa ColorBlue
Sageo ColorDark Blue
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
Blade EngravingWave
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 Inches
Weight3.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used in this katana's blade?
The blade is forged from 1095 carbon steel with a full-tang construction, finished in blue with a wave-pattern hamon and wave engraving along the surface. Overall length is 41 inches and the sword weighs 3 lbs.
What does the dragon tsuba look like up close?
The tsuba is cast in a gold tone with a dragon in raised relief, showing visible scale and claw detail across the disc. It pairs with a gold habaki, fuchi, and kashira for a unified fitting set against the dark blue handle and blue blade.
How is the handle wrapped and what colors are used?
The tsuka uses genuine white samegawa as the base, wrapped in dark blue ito cord in a diamond-lozenge pattern with gold menuki accents under the wrap. The dark blue sageo cord on the black lacquer saya matches the handle ito for a consistent color pairing.