1045 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon-Embossed Black Leather Saya and Black Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from 1045 carbon steel, ground full-tang and finished to a polished chrome edge. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch-wide profile, it carries enough heft at 3.2 lb to feel substantial in hand while remaining display-friendly on a wall mount or stand. The steel runs the full length of the handle, keeping the construction solid from tip to butt cap. If you're exploring the broader range of 1045 Katana options, this piece sits comfortably in that category.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord over a PU black samegawa base, using a tight diagonal cross-lace pattern visible throughout the images. Alloy menuki studs are set beneath the wrap at regular intervals, adding subtle dimension without disrupting the grip texture. The overall handle construction is firm and clean, keeping the all-black aesthetic consistent from pommel to guard.

The tsuba is a square black alloy plate cast with ornate scroll relief across its face - a pattern with enough depth and detail to catch light from different angles. A gold-tone habaki collar sits just below, bridging the transition between blade and guard and providing the only warm-metal contrast in an otherwise fully blacked-out fitting set. The fuchi and kashira match the black alloy finish.

The saya is the most visually distinctive element of this piece. Constructed over a hardwood core and wrapped in black PU leather, the entire surface is embossed with a raised dragon-scale texture that runs from koiguchi to kojiri. Two black leather carry straps are mounted to the saya body with riveted attachment points, each fitted with silver-tone chain links and lobster clasp hardware. A black sageo cord completes the carry setup. For collectors focused on handle and saya coordination, the Black Leather Handle Japanese Samurai Swords collection covers similar all-black koshirae builds.

This katana is built around a unified design language - black on black with gold-tone habaki as the single accent. The dragon-embossed leather saya, square scroll tsuba, and tightly wrapped cord handle work together as a cohesive set. Sword stand not included.