Red Katana 1095 Carbon Steel Full Tang Blade with Hand-Painted Floral Lacquer Saya, Black-Red Ito

At the heart of this katana is a full tang blade forged from 1095 carbon steel, ground and hand-finished to reveal a clean chrome-bright surface with a genuine hamon line tracing the blade's temper boundary. The 40.55-inch overall length and 1.259-inch width give the silhouette the proportions of a traditional Japanese tachi-length katana, while the 2.8 lb weight keeps it display-ready without feeling insubstantial. Collectors drawn to 1095 Katana Sword builds will recognize the characteristic contrast between the hardened edge and the softer spine running along this blade.

The tsuka is built on a red PU samegawa base wrapped in black ito cord, knotted into the classic diamond over-wrap pattern seen on period koshirae. Red diamond-shaped pockets break through the black cord at regular intervals, creating the bold two-tone black-and-red contrast that carries across the entire set. Black menuki are seated beneath the wrap, adding a subtle textural layer to the grip.

The tsuba is where this katana's geometry becomes most visible. Cast from black alloy, it features a five-pointed star openwork cutout framed by a circular rim, with a raised gold accent piece at center - a phoenix or floral motif in warm yellow gold against the matte black ground. The black-and-gold pairing reads clearly even at display distance and ties the handle fittings together with the sageo hardware.

The saya is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Carved from hardwood and finished in a deep crimson piano lacquer, it carries a hand-painted scene of flowering branches, rose blooms, and a perched bird rendered in white, pale green, and soft grey against the red ground. The painted panel runs from the koiguchi down toward the kojiri, and the lacquer coat gives the color a glass-like depth. A black sageo cord is tied at the saya mouth, providing the only dark note on the scabbard and reinforcing the black-red theme established at the handle. Explore similar koshirae builds in the Red 1095 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

Overall dimensions: 40.55 in. length, 1.259 in. blade width, 0.275 in. blade thickness, 2.8 lb. Shipping weight 3.3 lb. This katana is intended as a collectible and display piece. Sword stand is not included.