Product Details

The blade on this tachi replica is forged from pattern-welded damascus steel, producing a folded, layered grain that catches light differently along every inch of the 40.5-inch nagasa. A visible hamon line traces the edge from kissaki to habaki - hand-finished rather than etched - giving the steel its characteristic contrast between a bright edge and a darker flat. At 1.26 inches wide and 2.91 lbs total, the proportions follow the elongated tachi profile rather than the shorter katana form.

The tsuka is wrapped in black with brown ito-style detail at the center grip, and gold menuki sit flush beneath the wrap. Fuchi and kashira fittings match in gold-tone alloy, carrying a consistent metallic accent from pommel cap to blade collar. The handle color and fitting tones are drawn directly from the koshirae tradition - every component selected to read as a unified set.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Cast in gold-tone alloy, it takes a rounded quatrefoil silhouette with chrysanthemum relief carving across its face - a flower motif that has appeared on samurai sword furniture for centuries. Two hitsu-ana openings flank the nakago-ana in the traditional arrangement. The depth of the carving is visible even at a distance, which is rare for alloy fittings at this scale. Browse our full range of Nodachi Tachi Sword collection for related long-sword formats.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in black lacquer, producing a surface with a consistent, deep gloss. Brown sageo cord wraps the kurikata in a traditional style, and the warm brown reads as a deliberate contrast against the black saya and gold koiguchi fitting. The color relationship between sageo, ito detail, and tsuba creates a coherent three-tone palette: black, gold, brown.

Overall length comes in at 40.5 inches with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. The koshirae-style mounting - lacquered saya, alloy fittings, full tang blade - makes this a strong addition to any Black Nodachi Sword display or long-sword collection. Sword stand not included.

  • Blade forged from pattern-welded damascus steel, showing a distinct folded grain across the 40.5-inch length - the visible hamon line runs the full edge, a direct result of the hand-finishing process.
  • Full tang construction connects blade to handle through the entire tsuka length, giving the piece structural integrity whether mounted on a wall or drawn for display.
  • Gold-tone alloy tsuba features a chrysanthemum relief motif in a rounded quatrefoil silhouette - flanked by matching gold fuchi and kashira fittings that carry the same warm metallic finish throughout.
  • Black hardwood saya finished in natural lacquer gives a deep, even gloss; brown sageo cord wraps the kurikata in a traditional style, adding a warm contrast against the all-black koshirae.
  • Black tsuka pairs with gold menuki accents and brown ito-style wrapping details visible at the handle center, creating a three-tone color story: black, gold, and brown across the full koshirae set.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10516
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialDamascus Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBrown
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemeChrysanthemum
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.5 x 1.3 Inches
Weight2.9 Pounds
Packing Size42 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this tachi blade made from?
The blade is forged from pattern-welded damascus steel with a folded, layered grain visible along the 40.5-inch nagasa. It includes a hand-finished hamon line running the full edge length, not an acid-etched simulation.
Is this tachi sword full tang construction?
Yes - the blade runs full tang through the entire tsuka, connecting blade to pommel without interruption. Total weight is 2.91 lbs across a 40.5-inch blade, giving it a balanced feel consistent with the elongated tachi profile.
What does the tsuba look like on this sword?
The tsuba is cast in gold-tone alloy in a rounded quatrefoil shape with chrysanthemum relief carving across the face. It pairs with matching gold fuchi and kashira fittings, black lacquer saya, and brown sageo cord for a black-gold-brown koshirae palette.