Product Details

The 28.74-inch nagasa is forged from manganese Damascus steel, hardened to 62 HRC and finished with a visible hamon line that traces the edge in a flowing, natural pattern. The blade's chrome-toned surface catches light across its layered grain, a hallmark of Damascus construction that makes every inch of the steel visually distinct. Explore more options in the Red Damascus Steel Katana collection if this blade profile speaks to your taste.

The 10.62-inch tsuka is built on a full tang core, wrapped first in genuine black rayskin and then in black ito cord. The wrapping opens in a series of evenly spaced diamond windows that reveal red beneath - a deliberate two-tone detail that gives the handle a striking, structured look. The grip is firm and secure, with the rayskin texture anchoring the cord wrap against any movement.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a brown-gold finish and sculpted with a floral and cloud motif. Silver and gold accent tones highlight the relief carving - a horse figure among blossoms and swirling clouds - giving it the visual weight of a collector-grade fitting rather than a generic guard. It sits flush between blade and handle, balancing the koshirae proportions cleanly.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in deep, glossy red with a black crackle texture running its full 29.92-inch length, creating a layered visual depth that shifts between dark and bright depending on the light. A braided black sageo cord is knotted at the koiguchi with a small red-toned bead accent, and the overall saya profile tapers cleanly toward the kojiri. The Multi-colored Damascus Steel Katana collection offers additional saya colorways if you're comparing finish options.

Total length is 40.55 inches with an overall weight of 2.8 lb. The koshirae-style mounting - full tang blade, rayskin handle, lacquered hardwood saya, and detailed alloy tsuba - makes this a well-appointed piece for display or collection. Package dimensions are 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches, shipping weight 3.3 lb.

  • Manganese Damascus steel blade, 28.74 in nagasa, hardened to 62 HRC with a visible hamon line and a hand-finished edge for a refined, mirror-like profile.
  • Full tang construction with a 10.62 in tsuka wrapped in black ito over genuine black rayskin, accented by red diamond-shaped openings for a bold two-tone grip pattern.
  • Brown-gold alloy tsuba features an intricate floral and cloud relief design with silver and gold accent tones - a standout detail that elevates the overall koshirae presentation.
  • Hardwood saya finished in deep red lacquer with black matte texture detailing, measuring 29.92 in, secured with a braided black sageo cord and fitted with a red-tipped kojiri accent.
  • Overall length 40.55 in, weight 2.8 lb - proportioned for display or koshirae collection, balanced between blade and handle for a natural resting posture on a stand.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10997
Primary ColorDarkred
Primary MaterialDamascus Steel
Tsuka ColorBlack-red
Tsuka Skin ColorBlack
Tsuka Skin MaterialReal Rayskin
Tsuka Length10.62
Tsuba ColorBrown-gold
Tsuba MaterialAlloy
Tsuba ThemeFlower
Saya ColorRed-black
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Saya SurfaceMatte
Saya Length29.92
Sageo ColorBlack
Nagasa MaterialManganese Steel
Nagasa ColorChrome
Nagasa Length28.74
Nagasa Hardness62
Nagasa SharppendYes
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 this katana blade made from?
The blade is manganese Damascus steel, hardened to 62 HRC, with a hand-finished hamon line along the edge and a chrome-toned layered grain surface across the 28.74 in nagasa.
Does the handle use real rayskin under the wrap?
Yes - the tsuka is wrapped in black ito cord over genuine black rayskin (samegawa). The wrap pattern exposes evenly spaced red diamond openings across the 10.62 in handle for a bold two-tone grip finish.
What design is on the tsuba and what color is the saya?
The alloy tsuba features a floral and cloud relief with a horse figure, finished in brown-gold with silver and gold accent tones. The hardwood saya is deep red lacquer with a black crackle texture and a black braided sageo cord.
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