Tamahagane Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba, Brown Cord Handle in Black Lacquer Saya
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- Blade forged from authentic tamahagane (jewel steel), smelted in a traditional tatara furnace using iron sand and charcoal - the same foundational process used by historical Japanese swordsmiths for centuries.
- High-carbon and low-carbon tamahagane pieces are sorted after smelting, then forge-welded together - hard steel forms the cutting edge and core while tough low-carbon steel encases it, creating a blade with natural flex and resilience.
- Hamon line and grain pattern are brought out using hazuya and jizuya polishing stones, worked section by section with wafer-thin slices to reveal the full detail and mirror finish across the blade surface.
- Brown ito cord wraps over genuine white same (ray skin), secured with knot paper menuki accents - the brown and white contrast is visually distinct and follows classical nihonto koshirae construction.
- Copper-tone dragon-carved tsuba in brown finish adds sculptural detail at the guard, paired with a dark blue sageo cord tied at the black lacquered hardwood saya.
- Full-tang construction throughout, 41-inch overall length, 3 lb weight - a well-proportioned replica favored by serious collectors focused on authentic tamahagane craftsmanship.
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Product Details
At the core of this katana is a blade forged from tamahagane - jewel steel produced by smelting iron sand and charcoal in a tatara furnace, following the same foundational method used by Japanese swordsmiths for generations. After smelting, the high-carbon and low-carbon pieces are separated, then forge-welded so the harder steel forms the cutting edge and core while the tougher low-carbon layer encases it. The result is a blade with layered structure, natural flex, and visible grain. This is part of our Tamahagane Steel Katana collection.
Polishing is carried out using hazuya and jizuya stones, worked in thin sections across the entire blade length to draw out the hamon line and surface grain. The final pass produces a high-polish chrome finish that reflects the steel's internal structure clearly - no decorative etch, just the result of the material and the process.
The brown iron dragon tsuba is hand-carved with relief detail and finished in a warm copper-brown tone. Its sculpted surface contrasts well against the dark sageo and the clean lines of the blade. The fuchi and habaki carry matching copper-tone metal fittings that tie the hardware together across the full koshirae assembly.
The tsuka is wrapped in brown ito cord over genuine white same (ray skin), with knot paper menuki positioned at the wrap intersections. The brown and white combination is a classical pairing in nihonto construction, and the real samegawa provides grip texture beneath the cord. A dark navy blue sageo ties at the kurigata on the black lacquered hardwood saya, which runs clean and straight with minimal ornamentation.
Overall length is 41 inches and weight is 3 lbs, with a shipping weight of 4 lbs in a 43-inch package. Full-tang construction runs the full length of the tsuka. This piece is suited for collectors focused on authentic material origins - specifically tamahagane steel and traditional koshirae configuration. Browse more pieces in our High Quality Katana Sword collection.
- Blade forged from authentic tamahagane (jewel steel), smelted in a traditional tatara furnace using iron sand and charcoal - the same foundational process used by historical Japanese swordsmiths for centuries.
- High-carbon and low-carbon tamahagane pieces are sorted after smelting, then forge-welded together - hard steel forms the cutting edge and core while tough low-carbon steel encases it, creating a blade with natural flex and resilience.
- Hamon line and grain pattern are brought out using hazuya and jizuya polishing stones, worked section by section with wafer-thin slices to reveal the full detail and mirror finish across the blade surface.
- Brown ito cord wraps over genuine white same (ray skin), secured with knot paper menuki accents - the brown and white contrast is visually distinct and follows classical nihonto koshirae construction.
- Copper-tone dragon-carved tsuba in brown finish adds sculptural detail at the guard, paired with a dark blue sageo cord tied at the black lacquered hardwood saya.
- Full-tang construction throughout, 41-inch overall length, 3 lb weight - a well-proportioned replica favored by serious collectors focused on authentic tamahagane craftsmanship.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-G10364 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Black |
| Primary Material | Tamahagane Steel |
| Saya Color | Black |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Lacquer |
| Tsuka Color | Brown |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Sageo Color | Dark Blue |
| Tsuba Color | Brown |
| Tsuba Theme | Dragon |
| Style | Koshirae |
| Dimensions | 41 Inches |
| Weight | 3.0 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 43 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 4.0 Pounds |
