Product Details

The blade on this katana is hand-forged from folded melaleuca damascus steel, a process that layers and welds the steel repeatedly to produce the flowing wave and swirl patterns visible across the flat and near the edge. The result is a chrome-finish surface with organic, high-contrast patterning - each piece visually unique as a result of the folding process. Blade length runs 40.55 inches overall, with a width of 1.259 inches and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches.

The tsuka is built on a full tang core, meaning the blade steel extends the full length of the handle for structural continuity. Black pu samegawa forms the base layer beneath the tsuka-ito, which is wrapped in black cord using a consistent diamond-pattern binding. The overall piece weighs 2.8 lbs, keeping handling feel balanced through the draw.

The tsuba is a black alloy piece in a geometric, spoke-cut openwork format - visible in detail as a circular frame with evenly spaced radial cutouts. The dark metal tone pairs cleanly with the chrome-patterned blade and the all-black handle assembly, maintaining a cohesive monochromatic palette across the koshirae fittings.

The saya is constructed from hardwood finished in natural black lacquer, producing a smooth, low-sheen surface. A dark green brocade fabric wraps the upper koiguchi area, and the black sageo cord is secured at the kurikata with a standard knot. This is part of our broader Full Tang Folded Steel Katana line, which shares this blade construction method across multiple koshirae configurations.

At 2.8 lbs and packaged in a 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5-inch box, this katana is suited for display mounting, collection, or koshirae study. The koshirae-style assembly - blade, tsuka, tsuba, and saya presented as a complete fitted set - reflects traditional Japanese sword presentation. Sword stand not included.

  • Hand-forged damascus steel blade with folded melaleuca steel layers produces a striking swirl-pattern surface and a precision-finished edge that holds its geometry over time.
  • Full tang construction runs the blade steel through the entire tsuka, providing structural integrity and balanced weight distribution at 2.8 lbs across a 40.55-inch overall length.
  • Black geometric alloy tsuba with a spoke-cut openwork design adds a bold visual contrast against the chrome-finish damascus blade, staying true to traditional koshirae styling.
  • Natural lacquered hardwood saya in black with dark green brocade accents and a black sageo cord offers a clean, layered presentation when fully assembled.
  • Black cord tsuka-ito wrapped over pu black samegawa provides a secure, textured grip with consistent diamond-pattern spacing along the full handle length.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G11037
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialDamascus Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba ThemeGeometric
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.6 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight2.8 Pounds
Packing Size42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 Inches
Shipping Weight3.3 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this katana blade forged from?
The blade is hand-forged from folded melaleuca damascus steel, which produces visible swirl and wave patterns across the chrome-finish surface. The full tang runs through the entire tsuka for structural continuity.
How heavy is this katana and what are its dimensions?
It weighs 2.8 lbs with an overall length of 40.55 inches, blade width of 1.259 inches, and spine thickness of 0.275 inches - proportions consistent with a standard katana koshirae assembly.
What does the tsuba look like and what is the saya made of?
The tsuba is a black alloy piece with a geometric spoke-cut openwork pattern. The saya is natural-lacquered black hardwood with dark green brocade near the koiguchi and a black sageo cord at the kurikata.