Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 high-carbon steel and finished with a visible hamon - the temper line that runs along the edge and reflects light differently from the body of the steel. The chrome finish brings out the contrast between the hardened edge and the softer spine, and the hand-finished point tapers cleanly to a traditional kissaki profile. Full-tang construction means the steel runs continuously from tip through handle, giving the piece solid, predictable weight distribution at 3 lbs total.

The tsuka is built over that full-tang core and wrapped in blue cord over a foundation of real white samegawa (ray skin). The classic diamond-pattern wrap leaves the ray skin visible through the gaps, creating a sharp blue-and-white contrast that carries through the entire upper half of the sword. The 10mm cord provides a firm, non-slip grip surface with a texture that feels deliberate rather than decorative.

Separating blade from handle is a round black tsuba with a snake motif worked in relief, accented with gold-tone details against the dark iron. A cream-wrapped inner ring frames the seppa and ties the hardware colors together - the gold of the snake detail, the silver of the alloy fittings, and the black of the guard itself form a layered transition between the chrome blade and the vivid blue handle.

The saya is crafted from hardwood finished in black lacquer with a fine textured surface. A blue-and-white braided sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a structured knot, adding visual weight to the scabbard end and completing the blue-white color story that runs from tsuka to saya. If you're browsing options in this finish category, the Black Metal Katana collection covers additional configurations in similar dark-saya builds.

Overall length is 41 inches and shipping weight is 4 lbs, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box. This is a koshirae-style full-assembly piece with hamon blade, samegawa wrap, and lacquered saya - built to the standard of the Sharpened Katana line, with a hand-finished edge and full-tang blade ready for display or handling. Sword stand is not included.

  • Blade forged from T10 high-carbon steel with a visible hamon line along the edge, hand-finished to a chrome polish that highlights the steel's natural grain and temper contrast.
  • Full-tang construction runs the entire length of the tsuka, ensuring solid balance at 3 lbs across a 41-inch overall length - a substantial presence whether mounted on a stand or held.
  • Handle wrapped in blue cord over real white samegawa (ray skin), with diamond-pattern windows that expose the texture beneath - a classic koshirae style with striking blue-white contrast.
  • Black circular tsuba features a snake motif with gold-tone accents, framed by a cream-wrapped inner ring - detailed metalwork that anchors the blue handle against the dark saya.
  • Saya (scabbard) finished in black lacquered hardwood with a textured surface, secured with a blue-and-white sageo cord tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot pattern.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10451
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlue
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlue-white
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba ThemeRound Plain
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 Inches
Weight3.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this katana blade made from?
The blade is forged from T10 high-carbon steel with a hand-finished edge and a visible hamon temper line. The chrome-polished surface highlights the contrast between the hardened edge and the steel spine.
Is the handle wrap on this katana real samegawa?
Yes - the tsuka is wrapped in blue cord over genuine white samegawa (ray skin). The diamond-pattern wrap leaves the ray skin visible through the gaps, combining a non-slip grip surface with a traditional blue-and-white aesthetic.
What does the tsuba look like on this sword?
The tsuba is a round black iron-style guard featuring a snake motif with gold-tone accent details, framed by a cream-wrapped inner ring. It bridges the chrome blade and the blue handle with layered metalwork in black, gold, and silver tones.