Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to reveal a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line that traces the edge from base to tip. Full-tang construction runs the steel the full length of the handle, giving the piece structural integrity and proper weight distribution at 2.88 lb. Nagasa measures 28.3 inches (72 cm), placing it in standard katana proportions for a 40.5-inch overall length. If you are exploring Handmade Katana Sword options, the hand-ground blade finish here sets it apart from machine-polished alternatives.

The tsuka is built over the full tang and wrapped in black cotton ito in a classic diamond-lace pattern over white rayskin samegawa. The contrast between the black cord and the white ray-skin panels creates clean geometric rhythm along the 10.2-inch grip. Copper fittings at the fuchi and kashira carry a warm metallic tone that ties the handle to the gold tones on the tsuba.

The tsuba is the most visually striking hardware element: cast in an iron alloy and finished in gold and black, it depicts a coiling dragon emerging from cloud forms in high relief. The texture is dense and three-dimensional, with the gold dragon figure reading clearly against the dark ground. This dragon cloud motif is echoed across all three major components of the koshirae - tsuba, saya painting, and sageo color - creating a unified visual language.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and finished with multiple coats of lacquer in a deep cobalt blue. Hand-painted directly onto the lacquer surface is a detailed dragon scene: a white-scaled dragon in mid-coil, surrounded by green foliage, gold flame accents, and a large red-orange flaming pearl at center. The painting uses multiple colors applied with precision, giving the saya the appearance of decorative lacquerware. A black sageo cord is tied at the koiguchi in a traditional knot. This piece sits within the broader Blue Katana Sword category, where the cobalt saya and dragon artwork make it one of the more visually detailed options available.

Packaging dimensions run 43 x 4 x 4 inches at a shipping weight of 4 lb. The sword stand is not included. This katana is intended as a collector's display piece, suited for wall mounting, themed display arrangements, or as a centerpiece in a Japanese sword collection.

  • Blade is forged from T10 carbon steel with a genuine hamon visible along the edge, produced through hand-finishing and full-tang construction for solid balance from tip to pommel.
  • The deep blue hardwood saya is finished in natural lacquer and hand-painted with a vivid dragon motif in multicolor detail - white scales, gold accents, and a bold red flaming pearl stand out against the cobalt ground.
  • Tsuba is cast in an iron alloy with a raised gold-and-black dragon cloud design, delivering an antique aesthetic that complements the blue-and-gold color palette of the overall koshirae.
  • Handle wraps black cotton ito in a traditional diamond pattern over white rayskin (samegawa), paired with copper fittings and a black sageo cord tied at the saya mouth.
  • Overall length 40.5 in (103 cm), nagasa 28.3 in (72 cm), handle 10.2 in (26 cm), total weight 2.88 lb - proportioned for wall display or collection showcase.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10581
Primary ColorBlue
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBlue
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Saya ThemeDragon
Tsuka ColorBlack-white
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorGold-black
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.5 x 1.3 Inches
Weight2.9 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel and hamon type does this katana have?
The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel with a real hamon - a visible temper line along the edge produced during the hand-finishing process. Full-tang construction runs the steel through the entire 10.2-inch handle.
How detailed is the dragon painting on the blue saya?
The cobalt blue lacquer saya features a hand-painted dragon scene with a white-scaled coiling dragon, green foliage accents, gold flame details, and a large red-orange flaming pearl - applied directly over the natural lacquer finish on hardwood.
What does the tsuba look like and what is it made of?
The tsuba is cast in an iron alloy and finished in gold and black, depicting a raised dragon cloud design. It measures as a standard katana guard and coordinates with the gold accents on the blue dragon saya and the copper handle fittings.

Customer Reviews(2)

Petrica Bunea Prahova, Romania
Feb 02, 2024 13:25

I like to imagine that my swords was forged by Sengo Muramasa. Happy with the purchase.

James L Hosler Delaware, United States
Apr 30, 2023 15:28

Absolutely beautiful katana!! Very well made and the site pictures don't do it justice. This is my second purchase from this site and both have exceeded my expectations.