1095 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon-Engraved Blade in Dark Blue Tsuka and Beige Dragon Saya

The blade is forged from 1095 carbon steel, ground to a polished chrome finish that catches light cleanly along its gentle curve. A hand-engraved dragon runs along the flat near the kissaki, adding an artisan detail visible only up close - a mark of the hand-finished work put into this piece. The full-tang construction extends the steel through the entire length of the tsuka, giving the sword a solid, uninterrupted feel from tip to pommel. For collectors interested in this style of craftsmanship, our Real Japanese Katana Sword collection covers a wide range of hand-finished options.

The tsuka is wrapped in dark blue ito in a classic diamond-pattern over white same (ray skin), creating the high-contrast blue-and-white grid that defines the handle's visual character. The same material provides grip texture beneath the wrap, while the ito itself is tightly and evenly bound - no loose sections or uneven spacing across the wrap.

The silver tsuba is cast in an ornate scroll design, with flowing cloud and relief scroll work covering both faces. The detailing is dense and three-dimensional, sitting between the blade and handle as a clear visual focal point. Fuchi and kashira carry matching silver tones, keeping the koshirae-style fittings cohesive from guard to pommel cap.

The beige hardwood saya is the most visually striking component of this set. The natural wood body has been finished with a full-length dragon-themed painted scene - detailed figural imagery in dark tones with red accents wraps along the saya body, transitioning to a clean ivory-beige toward the koiguchi. A blue-and-white sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, tying the saya's color story back to the tsuka wrap.

Overall length is 41 inches with a shipping weight of 4 lbs and packaging dimensions of 43 x 4 x 4 inches. This katana is presented in full koshirae style - blade, tsuka, tsuba, and saya form a visually unified set suited for wall display or collection use.