1095 Carbon Steel Katana with White Alloy Tsuba - Black Saya & Black Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel, hardened to HRC 62 for a balance of edge retention and resilience. At 28.74 inches, the nagasa carries a hand-finished high-polish surface that brings out a mirror-like chrome sheen, while a distinct hamon line traces the length of the edge - a hallmark of traditional Japanese sword-making craft. Explore our full range of 1095 High Carbon Steel Katana options for comparable builds across different fittings.

The full tang construction runs uninterrupted from blade tip through the 10.62-inch tsuka, providing the structural foundation expected of a properly built katana replica. The handle is wrapped in genuine real rayskin - black samegawa with its characteristic pebbly texture - then overlaid with tightly wound black cotton cord in the traditional diamond-pattern ito wrap. The result is a grip that feels secure in hand and looks precisely finished.

The tsuba is one of the most visually distinctive elements of this piece. Cast from alloy in a bold rounded shape, it is finished in white with an ornate scroll relief pattern worked around its surface. The white tsuba creates a deliberate contrast against the all-black handle and saya, drawing the eye naturally to the transition between blade and grip. Small gold-toned fittings at the habaki further bridge the color palette between the chrome blade and the white guard.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in a matte black lacquer that gives the scabbard a clean, understated appearance. At 29.92 inches, it sheaths the full nagasa with a snug fit. A black sageo cord is attached at the kurikata and braided in the traditional style, completing the koshirae presentation. The overall silhouette - black saya, black handle, white tsuba - is graphic and intentional. Browse the Black 1095 Carbon Steel Katana collection for additional black-mounted builds in this steel.

Total overall length is 40.55 inches with a weight of 2.8 lbs, packaged in a fitted box measuring 42.5 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches. This katana replica is built in the koshirae style with attention to proportions and mounting details consistent with traditional Japanese sword furniture - suited for collectors, practitioners of iaido form study, or display as a piece of Japanese edged craft.