1095 Carbon Steel Katana with Red Lacquer Saya - Phoenix Gold Tsuba, Dark Green Ito

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel with a 1095 carbon steel specification, ground to a 28.74 in nagasa and hand-finished to a mirror-bright chrome polish. A defined hamon line runs the length of the blade, and the edge is sharpened to a refined finish with a rated hardness of 62 HRC. The full tang extends the entire length of the tsuka, giving the piece the structural integrity expected of a serious 1095 Katana replica.

The tsuka measures 10.62 in and is wrapped in dark green ito in a traditional diamond pattern over genuine black rayskin (real rayskin samegawa). The contrast between the deep teal-green cord and the black underlay is immediately visible in the hand and adds a rich, layered look to the grip. A green-and-white sageo cord is tied at the kurigata in a decorative tassel finish.

The tsuba is cast from gold-tone alloy and depicts a phoenix in high-relief sculpture - wings spread, feathers fanned outward, with fine detail work across the surface. The warm gold finish pairs cleanly with the chrome blade and anchors the color story between the dark handle and the red saya below.

The saya is built from hardwood with a matte piano lacquer finish in deep red. Running along its face is a hand-painted scene of birds perched among blossoming branches, rendered in pearl-white tones against the crimson ground. The contrast is sharp and refined - this level of saya decoration is a defining feature of the piece. At 29.92 in, it sheathes the blade with a secure, snug fit. Collectors interested in similar presentation pieces can explore the full range in Red 1095 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords.

Total assembled length is 40.55 in and the sword weighs 2.8 lb. Packaged in a 42.5 x 3.9 x 3.5 in box with a shipping weight of 3.3 lb. The koshirae-style fittings, hand-painted saya, and phoenix tsuba make this a strong centerpiece for a Japanese sword display or replica collection.