Blue Blade Katana 1095 Carbon Steel with Lightning Engraving, Dragon Tsuba & Teal Saya

The blade on this katana is finished in a deep cobalt-to-purple blue, hand-engraved with a jagged lightning motif that travels from the kissaki toward the habaki. The 1095 carbon steel construction gives the blade a defined hamon line visible along the sharpened edge, adding a layer of traditional detail beneath the bold modern colorwork. Full-tang geometry keeps the assembly solid and true to classical katana proportions at 41 inches overall. If you are building a 1095 Katana collection, this piece offers both material authenticity and strong visual presence.

The tsuka is wrapped in black synthetic ray-skin (same) beneath a tight black cord braid, giving the handle a firm, textured grip surface in the koshirae tradition. The wrap pattern is clean and consistent, finishing at a menuki detail that sits flush under the braid. The overall handle length proportions match standard katana geometry, providing natural balance between hilt and blade.

The tsuba is cast in a gold tone and features an intricate dragon relief - the coiled figure wraps the circular guard with visible scale and claw detailing. The fuchi and kashira carry complementary gold hardware that ties the handle fittings together without visual clutter. The dragon theme is executed with enough depth that it reads clearly even at display distance.

The saya is lacquered hardwood in a deep teal finish - closer to a blue-green in direct light - with a high-gloss surface that reflects the blade color when sheathed. A blue-and-gold braided sageo is tied at the kurigata in a traditional knot, adding texture and color contrast to the otherwise smooth saya surface. The Blue Wave Theme Blade Japanese Samurai Swords collection includes several pieces that share this teal and blue color language if you are looking for a matched set.

Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box at 4 lbs shipping weight, this katana arrives ready for wall mounting or display stand use. Note: sword stand is not included. Total length 41 inches, weight 3 lbs.