1095 Carbon Steel Katana with Dark Red Dragon Saya - Chrysanthemum Tsuba, Black-White Ito

The 28.74-inch blade is forged from 1095 carbon steel, hardened to HRC 62 and hand-finished to a high-polish chrome mirror surface. A genuine hamon runs the length of the nagasa, formed during the heat-treatment process and visible as a distinct wavy line between edge and spine - one of the most valued visual signatures in Japanese sword tradition. The blade runs full tang into the handle, ensuring structural integrity across the entire 40.55-inch overall length.

The tsuka is built on a real rayskin (samegawa) foundation in black, which provides natural texture under the hand before wrapping. Over it, black-and-white diamond-pattern tsuka-ito is applied in the traditional hishigami style, creating the alternating lozenge pattern visible in the main image. At 10.62 inches, the handle length suits two-handed display positioning and offers a balanced grip zone relative to the blade.

The tsuba is a round, open-spoke wheel design in black alloy - a bold, architectural form that allows light through the cutouts while maintaining visual mass. At its center, a raised gold chrysanthemum mon adds a distinctly Japanese heraldic accent. The fuchi and kashira continue the black-and-gold color language, tying the entire koshirae together in a coherent two-tone scheme. Collectors of 1095 Samurai Sword pieces will recognize the quality of finish at this fittings level.

The saya is crafted from hardwood finished in a matte lacquer, with the base tone appearing as a deep, dark red - almost burgundy - across its 29.92-inch length. A dragon motif is carved or impressed into the saya surface, visible in the detail images as a textured pattern that catches light differently from the lacquer ground. The black sageo is tied in a structured knot at the kurikata, with loose cord ends hanging for an authentic presentation. This saya, with its dragon theme and dark red finish, is the most visually distinctive element of this piece - a detail that sets it apart within the broader Black 1095 Carbon Steel Katana category.

At 40.55 inches overall and 2.8 lbs, this katana carries the proportions and weight of a traditional tachi-length replica. The koshirae-style assembly - rayskin handle, alloy fittings, lacquered hardwood saya - reflects a complete, cohesive approach to Japanese sword presentation. It is designed for display, collection, and appreciation of traditional sword craftsmanship.