Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished to a high-polish chrome shine, with a visible real hamon running along the temper line. That undulating wave pattern is a direct result of the differential heat treatment process - each line is unique to the individual sword, making no two pieces exactly alike. The full tang construction extends through the entire handle, and at 41 inches overall and 4 pounds, the sword carries the kind of presence that serious collectors immediately recognize.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton ito over real white samegawa (rayskin), forming the classic diamond-window pattern visible in the product images. The tight, even spacing of the wrap reflects careful hand assembly, and the black-white color split carries through to the matching sageo cord. Copper fittings (fuchi and kashira) anchor both ends of the handle with warm metallic contrast.

The tsuba is cast in a bronze-gold finish and features an open-work dragon relief carving with intricate scrollwork surrounding the central motif. Up close, the depth of the carving is immediately apparent - this is not a flat stamped piece but a fully sculpted guard with layered detail. As part of the broader Samurai Sword Replica tradition, the dragon theme carries specific iconographic weight tied to strength and imperial symbolism in Japanese and East Asian culture.

The saya is constructed from hardwood with a black lacquer finish, providing a firm, protective fit for the blade. The black-white sageo cord wraps the mouth of the saya in the same two-tone palette as the handle wrap, pulling the full koshirae together into a cohesive visual set. The high-gloss lacquer surface reflects light cleanly and holds up well for shelf or wall display.

At 41 inches in total length and shipping at 5 pounds in a 43 x 4 x 4 in package, this katana is sized and weighted for a genuine koshirae presentation. Each sword is individually handmade by artisan swordsmiths, so minor variations in hamon pattern and wrap tension are inherent to the process. Sword stand not included.

  • Blade forged from T10 carbon steel with a hand-finished edge and visible real hamon along the temper line, giving each sword a unique wave pattern that reflects authentic Japanese sword tradition.
  • Full tang construction with a high-polish chrome finish; the blade runs the full length of the tsuka for structural integrity across the entire 41-inch sword.
  • Bronze-gold dragon tsuba features an open-work relief carving with fine detail, flanked by copper fittings that add warm contrast against the black cotton ito wrap.
  • Handle wrapped in black cotton ito over real white samegawa (rayskin), with a classic diamond pattern and black-white sageo cord tied at the tsuka for a sharp two-tone look.
  • Black hardwood lacquer saya with matching black-white sageo provides a clean, high-contrast presentation - ships at 5 lbs in a 43 x 4 x 4 in package ready for display.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10285
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack-white
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack-white
Tsuba ColorBronze-gold
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 Inches
Weight4.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight5.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel and hamon type does this katana use?
The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and features a real hamon produced by differential heat treatment. The temper line pattern is unique to each individual sword due to the hand-finishing process.
What is the overall length and weight of this sword?
This katana measures 41 inches in overall length and weighs 4 pounds. It ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 in package at a shipping weight of 5 pounds. Full tang construction runs the entire length of the handle.
What materials are used for the tsuba, ito, and saya?
The tsuba is cast in a bronze-gold finish with an open-work dragon relief carving. The handle uses black cotton ito over real white samegawa with copper fittings. The saya is black hardwood lacquer with a black-white sageo cord.