1095 Carbon Steel Katana with White Lacquered Saya - Black Dragon Tsuba, Full Tang Blade

The blade on this katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel - a high-carbon alloy chosen for its edge retention and polishability. The nagasa runs the full length with a hand-finished surface that catches light along its shinogi and produces a visible hamon line tracing the hardened edge zone. Chrome-bright polishing gives the blade a clean, reflective finish that highlights the curvature and geometry of a classic katana profile. Explore the full range of our 1095 Katana collection for comparable builds.

The tsuka is constructed over a full tang core with PU white samegawa forming the base layer, and tightly wrapped in black cotton cord in the traditional diamond-gap hishigami pattern. The contrast between the white underlayer visible at each opening and the dark cord wrap is intentional - a classic koshirae pairing that emphasizes both grip security and visual impact. The menuki sit flush beneath the wrap at standard hand positions.

The tsuba is cast alloy in a deep black finish with an open-work dragon motif - cutout silhouettes and carved surface detail create depth and movement in the guard. At the habaki collar, gold-toned metalwork provides a warm accent against the otherwise monochrome fittings, visible clearly in the detail shot. This dragon theme is consistent with traditional Japanese guard iconography and anchors the sword's overall aesthetic.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in multiple coats of natural lacquer to a smooth, pure white surface - one of the most visually distinct elements of this build. The finish is uniform and gloss, contrasting sharply against the black sageo cord knotted at the kurikata. A matching kurigata and kojiri complete the saya hardware. If the white saya aesthetic appeals to you, browse our White Samurai Sword collection for additional options.

Overall dimensions: 40.55 in length, 1.259 in width, 0.275 in height, weighing 2.8 lb. The sword ships in a fitted box measuring 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 in at a shipping weight of 3.3 lb. This piece is designed as a collectible replica in full koshirae - tsuba, tsuka, habaki, and lacquered saya assembled as a complete set.