1095 Carbon Steel Katana with Blue-Gold Marble Hardwood Saya - Dragon Bronze Tsuba, Black Ito

The blade on this katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel and finished to a high-polish chrome surface across its 28.74-inch nagasa. Hardened to 62 HRC, the full-tang construction runs the entire length of the handle core for structural integrity. The smooth, polished finish without a traditional hamon gives it a clean, mirror-like appearance that catches light evenly from tip to base. For collectors interested in 1095 Katana options, this piece represents a refined entry in that category.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is wrapped in black ito cord in a traditional diamond pattern over genuine black rayskin (same). The textured same surface provides a natural grip foundation beneath the cord wrap. A red accent gem is set directly into the ito wrap near the collar, adding a deliberate point of color contrast against the all-black handle elements.

The bronze alloy tsuba is cast with a raised dragon design in dark relief, accented with gold-tone highlights across the scales and figure details. The back face displays a circular mon-style engraving, and the overall finish blends dark oxidized tones with bronze warmth - consistent with the koshirae-style fittings throughout.

The saya is the most visually distinctive element of this piece. A matte-lacquered hardwood core in 29.92 inches is finished in a blue-gold marble pattern - deep teal as the base tone with scattered gold and amber speckle detailing across the entire surface. The effect reads as richly textured without being glossy. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata in a clean knot finish. This Blue Saya Katana treatment sets it apart from standard lacquer finishes.

Overall dimensions: 40.55 inches total length, 1.259 inches width, 0.275 inches thickness, 2.8 lb. weight. Packaged in a 42.5 x 3.9 x 3.5 inch box at 3.3 lb. shipping weight. Presented in koshirae-style assembly as a collector replica.