Product Details

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel, a high-carbon alloy prized for its edge retention and fine grain structure. The full tang construction runs the entire length of the handle, and a visible hamon - the temper line produced during the hardening process - runs along the edge, giving the polished chrome-finish blade its most striking characteristic. At 40.55 inches overall and 1.259 inches wide, the geometry follows traditional katana proportions.

The tsuka is built over real white samegawa (ray skin), which provides a naturally textured base beneath the black cotton ito wrap. White diamond-shaped menuki accents punctuate the wrap at regular intervals, visible between the braid crossings. The handle sits secure in hand with the samegawa's grain adding friction where it counts.

Anchoring blade to handle is a round gold-toned tsuba with a studded surface pattern - small raised dots distributed across the face give it texture and visual weight without competing with the saya's artwork. The fittings throughout maintain a consistent gold tone that ties the guard, habaki, and collar together.

The saya is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Constructed from hardwood and coated in a deep black piano lacquer, the scabbard carries a hand-painted dragon design in gold and red that winds from the kojiri toward the kurigata. The detail in the dragon's scales and flame elements is rendered in multiple tones, shifting from gold near the body to red accents along the tail and claws. Real horn is used at both the koiguchi (mouth) and kojiri (end cap), adding durability at the two points of highest contact. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, completing the traditional koshirae presentation. Collectors interested in similar dragon-themed scabbard work can explore the Red Steel Katana collection for additional reference pieces.

At 2.8 lb with a shipping weight of 3.3 lb, this katana is sized for wall display, collection mounting, or cosplay use. The koshirae-style assembly - from the samegawa tsuka through the gold tsuba to the lacquered dragon saya - presents as a cohesive, fully matched set.

  • T10 carbon steel full tang blade with a genuine hamon temper line, hand-finished to bring out the natural activity along the edge - total length 40.55 in, weighing 2.8 lb.
  • Black hardwood saya finished in high-gloss piano lacquer, hand-painted with a gold and red dragon motif across the full length - real horn koiguchi and kojiri reinforce both ends.
  • Gold-toned round tsuba with a studded surface pattern, fitted between a black ito-wrapped tsuka and the blade - classic koshirae assembly with clean transitions at each fitting.
  • Black tsuka wrapped over real white samegawa (ray skin), with white diamond-shaped menuki accents visible through the braid - firm grip with natural anti-slip texture.
  • Black sageo cord tied at the kurigata, completing the traditional koshirae presentation - overall package ships at 3.3 lb in a fitted 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 in box.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10878
Primary ColorMulti-colored
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Piano Lacquer
Saya ThemeDragon
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemeRound Plain
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.6 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight2.8 Pounds
Packing Size42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 Inches
Shipping Weight3.3 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used and does it have a real hamon?
The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel with a full tang. A genuine hamon temper line is visible along the edge - it runs the length of the blade and is a result of the hardening process, not an etched imitation.
What material is the tsuka wrapped with?
The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton ito over a real white samegawa (ray skin) base. White diamond menuki are set into the wrap, and the gold-toned fittings match the tsuba and habaki throughout the koshirae assembly.
How is the dragon design applied to the saya?
The saya is made from hardwood finished in black piano lacquer, then hand-painted with a gold and red dragon design. Real horn is used at the koiguchi and kojiri, and a black sageo cord completes the traditional mounting.