Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished with a deep blue coating along the flat, fading to a polished silver edge. A raging fire-style hamon pattern runs the length of the blade, giving the surface movement and visual depth rarely seen on entry-to-mid-range pieces. Overall length measures 40.5 inches with a blade width of 1.26 inches and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches. If you're drawn to the growing range of Blue Printed Blade Japanese Samurai Swords, this piece delivers one of the more distinctive blade finishes in the category.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord ito in a traditional diamond pattern over white PU samegawa, creating the classic contrasting window effect visible along the grip. The wrap is firm and even, with no loose sections or gaps - a detail that separates carefully assembled koshirae from rushed production pieces. Handle dimensions support a stable two-handed hold proportional to the overall 40.5-inch length.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a dragon theme, finished in gold tone with the dragon rendered in raised relief across both faces. A circular mon medallion sits at the center. The fitting sits flush against the habaki and collar, with no wobble - the dragon motif reads clearly from a display distance and holds up to close inspection. For collectors focused on this design element, the full Dragon Tsuba Katana collection covers the broader range of available configurations.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in a teal lacquer with a splattered ink texture - visible as irregular turquoise and black patterning across the surface. The koiguchi fits snugly and the black sageo cord is braided and secured at the kurigata in a traditional style. The teal-and-black saya paired with the blue blade and gold tsuba creates a coherent, high-contrast color story across the complete set.

Complete package dimensions are 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inches with a shipping weight of 4.4 lbs. The sword weighs 3.17 lbs assembled. Full tang construction is confirmed throughout. Note: sword stand is not included.

  • Blade is forged from manganese steel with a striking blue finish along the flat and a hand-finished edge, running 40.5 inches overall with a precision-ground profile.
  • Full tang construction throughout - the steel extends completely into the handle, secured with a black cord tsuka-ito over white PU samegawa for a firm, traditional grip.
  • Gold-tone alloy tsuba features an intricate dragon motif in raised relief, paired with matching fittings that contrast sharply against the black handle wrap.
  • Saya is crafted from hardwood finished in a teal lacquer with a splattered ink pattern, accented by a black sageo cord - a bold visual pairing with the blue blade.
  • Weighing 3.17 lbs with a 1.26-inch blade width, this full koshirae katana is built for display and collection with hand-finished detail at every component.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10044
Primary ColorBlue Blade
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
ThemesDragon Tsuba
Saya ColorTeal
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorBlue
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight3.2 Pounds
Packing Size43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 Inches
Shipping Weight4.4 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used in this blue blade katana?
The blade is forged from manganese steel with a blue surface finish and a hand-finished edge. A raging fire-style hamon pattern runs the full length of the blade. Blade width is 1.26 inches with a spine thickness of 0.275 inches.
Is this katana full tang or decorative only?
This is a full tang katana - the steel extends completely through the tsuka and is secured under the black cord wrap over white PU samegawa. Total assembled weight is 3.17 lbs over a 40.5-inch overall length.
What does the dragon tsuba look like and how does it pair with the saya?
The dragon tsuba is cast alloy in a gold tone with raised-relief dragon design on both faces and a circular mon at center. It pairs with a teal splattered-lacquer hardwood saya and black sageo cord for a high-contrast blue, gold, and teal color scheme.