Dragon Katana 1095 Carbon Steel with Black Lacquer Saya - Dragon Tsuba Samurai Sword Replica

The blade on this katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel and ground to a 28.74 in nagasa with a hand-finished high-polish chrome surface. A genuine hamon runs along the edge - a visible heat-treatment line that reflects both the hardening process and the maker's control over the steel. At 62 HRC, the edge holds well and the full-tang construction anchors the blade securely through the entire handle assembly. For collectors who want to explore the full 1095 Katana lineup, there are additional options across steel weights and blade geometries.

The tsuka measures 10.62 in and is wrapped with black cotton cord in a traditional diagonal pattern over a foundation of genuine black rayskin (samegawa). The texture of the real rayskin is visible between the cord passes, and the menuki fittings are seated cleanly beneath the wrap - a detail that distinguishes hand-assembled koshirae from mass-assembled alternatives.

The tsuba is cast alloy in a silver-and-gold two-tone finish. The dragon theme is worked in raised relief across the circular guard, with the creature's body coiling through cloud forms on both faces. The gold tone appears concentrated on the central fushi area, while the surrounding dragon and cloud detailing carries a bright silver finish - creating strong visual contrast at the blade's pivot point.

The saya is built from hardwood finished in a matte black lacquer and hand-painted with a white dragon scene that runs the full length of the scabbard. The dragon's scales, claws, and facial details are rendered with red accent eyes and gold dot highlights, making the artwork readable even at a distance. A black-and-white braided sageo cord is tied at the koiguchi opening, completing the classic koshirae appearance. Collectors looking for coordinated display options may find the Dragon Katana Stand collection a natural pairing.

Overall length is 40.55 in and the sword weighs 2.8 lb. The package ships at 3.3 lb in a 42.5 x 3.9 x 3.5 in box. This piece is built as a collectible replica - the combination of the dragon-painted saya, two-tone tsuba, and mirrored blade finish makes it a strong visual display piece for shelves, racks, or wall mounts.