Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and heat-treated to produce a genuine hamon - the natural temper line runs clearly along the edge and is visible from multiple angles. Hand-engraved dragon artwork decorates the flat of the blade, adding a sculptural element to the polished chrome-finish steel. Each sword in this line is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in hamon pattern and engraving depth are expected and reflect the handwork involved. If you're exploring the broader category of Real Steel Katana, this piece fits well within that tradition.

The tsuka is wrapped in a traditional diamond-pattern ito using brown cord over genuine white samegawa (ray-skin), which provides both grip texture and visual structure. A carved amber-toned menuki is seated beneath the wrap, adding a decorative accent that catches light through the ito gaps. The fuchi and kashira fittings are finished in gold tone, maintaining a warm metallic consistency from handle base to pommel cap.

The tsuba is cast in a gold-toned alloy and features a phoenix motif in raised relief - wings spread across both faces of the guard with fine feather detail. An orange-tinted accent piece is set into the center cavity on the visible face, giving the guard additional depth and color. The cutout lattice pattern on the guard body keeps the visual profile open rather than heavy.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with a glossy black lacquer coat that contrasts cleanly against the brown sageo cord. The sageo is woven into a traditional knot pattern at the koiguchi opening, with small decorative elements - including what appear to be green and orange accent beads - worked into the binding. The overall earth-tone and black palette across tsuka, sageo, and saya gives this piece a coherent, grounded aesthetic.

Overall length is 40.5 in, blade width 1.26 in, spine thickness 0.28 in, and total weight is 3.2 lb. The package ships at 3.4 lb in a 43.4 x 3.9 x 3.14 in box. Note: sword stand is not included.

  • Forged from T10 carbon steel with a genuine hamon visible along the blade - the heat treatment process creates a distinct temper line that serious collectors look for in a quality katana.
  • The blade features hand-engraved dragon artwork running along its length, paired with a gold-toned phoenix tsuba that adds striking visual contrast against the polished steel.
  • Full-tang construction runs the entire length of the brown cord-wrapped tsuka, which is finished with authentic white ray-skin (samegawa) beneath the traditional diamond-pattern ito wrap.
  • A carved amber-accented menuki sits beneath the brown sageo-wrapped handle, while the gold fittings (fuchi and kashira) tie the warm earth-tone color palette together across all components.
  • The black hardwood lacquer saya provides a clean contrast to the brown sageo cord wrap - the saya surface shows a deep, even gloss consistent with premium natural lacquer application.
  • Overall length 40.5 in, blade width 1.26 in, spine thickness 0.28 in, total weight 3.2 lb - proportions suited to both display mounting and handling by collectors.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10302
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBrown
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBrown
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemePhoenix
Nagasa HamonYes
Blade EngravingDragon
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight3.2 Pounds
Packing Size43.4 x 3.9 x 3.14 Inches
Shipping Weight3.4 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel and heat treatment does this katana use?
This katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and heat-treated to produce a genuine hamon temper line visible along the edge. Each blade is individually handcrafted, so hamon pattern varies slightly between pieces.
Does the dragon engraving cover the full blade length?
The hand-engraved dragon artwork runs along the flat of the blade toward the upper portion. Depth and placement vary slightly per piece due to the handcrafted process. The chrome-finish steel makes the engraving visually distinct from multiple angles.
What is the tsuba design and how does the saya color coordinate?
The gold-tone phoenix tsuba features raised wing relief and a central orange accent inlay. The black hardwood lacquer saya contrasts the warm gold and brown tones of the handle, with a brown sageo cord completing the earth-tone palette.

Customer Reviews(1)

Stephen Day Texas, United States
Mar 04, 2023 12:58

The process was easy and delivery was pretty quick as well!

I am happy with the Katana! Might be getting another soon!