1095 Carbon Steel Katana with Black Piano Lacquer Saya - Tomoe Tsuba & Blue-Black Cord Handle

The blade of this katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel, delivering the solid edge retention and structural integrity the steel grade is known for. A genuine hamon line traces the length of the polished nagasa, produced through the differential hardening process rather than acid etching - a subtle but meaningful distinction visible in the blade's surface texture. At 40.55 inches overall with a 1.259-inch width and full-tang construction, the proportions reflect a traditional tachi-influenced geometry suited for display or form study. Browse our full range of 1095 Katana Sword options for additional blade configurations in this steel.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord over a PU blue samegawa base, laid in the classic diamond-gap pattern. The blue samegawa provides a controlled contrast beneath the black cord, visible at each exposed lozenge - a color interplay that reads as restrained yet deliberate. Black alloy fuchi and kashira complete the handle assembly, with a round black alloy tsuba engraved with a circular medallion at its face. The guard's clean round profile keeps the transition from handle to blade uncluttered.

The saya is the most visually striking element of this piece. Constructed from hardwood and finished in deep gloss piano lacquer, the black surface carries a mirror-like depth that anchors the sword's overall dark aesthetic. Running along the scabbard face are five circular gold-tone medallions, each bearing the mitsudomoe - a traditional Japanese triple-comma tomoe crest associated with Shinto symbolism and warrior clan identity. The medallions are evenly spaced and sized to draw the eye down the length of the saya without overwhelming its sleek profile.

A black sageo cord is attached at the kurigata, adding functional tradition and visual texture to the sheath exterior. The complete koshirae assembly - saya, tsuka, tsuba, and fittings - presents a unified black-and-gold palette with the blue cord as the sole chromatic accent. The sword ships at 3.3 lbs in a fitted box. Explore the broader Black Carbon Katana collection for comparable styling across different specifications.

Weighing 2.8 lbs with a package footprint of 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches, this katana is proportioned for wall mounting, display stand presentation, or cosplay reference use. The tomoe mon saya detail makes it a particularly strong choice for collectors drawn to classical Japanese clan iconography rendered in a modern production context.