Product Details

The blade on this katana is ground from T10 high-carbon steel and heat-treated to produce a genuine hamon - the undulating crystalline line visible along the cutting edge that marks the boundary between hardened and softer steel zones. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch-wide profile and 0.275-inch spine, the geometry strikes a balance that collectors and practitioners alike will recognize as classically proportioned. The hand-finished edge and full-tang construction run without interruption from tip to pommel.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton ito over a black rayskin (same) base, following the traditional diagonal diamond pattern. Gold-tone menuki details are visible between the crossing wrap points, and the habaki and fuchi-kashira fittings carry the same warm gold finish, creating a consistent metallic tone across the handle assembly.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of the koshirae - a gold-and-black circular guard cast with chrysanthemum flower reliefs surrounding a pierced lattice center panel. The combination of matte black ground and raised gold detailing gives it a depth that rewards close inspection. For collectors interested in Real Copper Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords, this chrysanthemum fitting represents the ornate end of the traditional guard spectrum.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and finished in a pale ivory tone. Running along its length is a hand-painted black ink artwork depicting a samurai figure with flowing hair and robes - a design detail that transforms the scabbard from a functional housing into a standalone display piece. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, completing the traditional suspension arrangement.

At 3.17 lb with a shipping weight of 4.4 lb, the sword arrives packaged in a 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inch box. Because each piece is assembled individually, minor variations in hamon line character and saya painting placement are a natural feature of hand production. Sword stand not included.

  • Blade forged from T10 high-carbon steel with a visible real hamon along the edge, the result of a traditional differential heat-treatment process that creates distinct hardness zones across the blade.
  • Full-tang construction with a hand-finished edge runs the full 29-inch nagasa, housed in a natural hardwood saya finished in an ivory tone with hand-painted black samurai figure artwork.
  • Gold-black chrysanthemum tsuba cast with a pierced lattice center panel and sculpted floral motifs - a richly detailed fitting that anchors the koshirae's classic aesthetic.
  • Black cotton ito wrapped over black rayskin (same) in traditional diamond pattern, secured with gold-tone menuki accents and matching gold fittings at the habaki and koiguchi.
  • Overall length 40.5 in, blade width 1.26 in, spine thickness 0.275 in, total weight 3.17 lb - proportions sized for display or serious collector handling.
  • Each piece is individually assembled by hand, so minor variations in hamon pattern and saya artwork placement are inherent to the hand-production process.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10091
Primary ColorNatural-wood
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBeige
Saya MaterialHardwood Natural
Saya ThemeSamurai
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorGold-black
Tsuba ThemeChrysanthemum
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 and heat treatment does this katana use?
The blade is forged from T10 high-carbon steel and heat-treated to produce a real hamon - the visible hardness boundary line along the edge. Spine thickness is 0.275 in and blade width is 1.26 in.
What artwork is painted on the ivory saya?
The natural hardwood saya is finished in an ivory tone and features a hand-painted black ink samurai figure with flowing hair and robes running along its length. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata.
What does the chrysanthemum tsuba look like?
The tsuba is a circular gold-and-black guard with raised chrysanthemum flower reliefs on a matte black ground and a pierced lattice center panel. Gold-tone fittings at the habaki and fuchi-kashira match the guard's finish.