1095 Carbon Steel Full Tang Katana - Black Lacquer Saya, Dragon Tsuba, Black-Red Ito

The 28.74-inch blade is forged from 1095 manganese carbon steel and hardened to 62 HRC, producing a bright chrome finish with a cleanly defined hamon line visible along the length of the nagasa. The hand-finished edge is precise and consistent from heel to tip, reflecting the care taken in the grinding and polishing stages. Full-tang construction means the steel runs continuously through the entire handle assembly, giving the sword structural integrity that hollow or rat-tail tangs simply cannot match. Browse our Authentic Katana collection for comparable full-tang builds across different steel grades.

The 10.62-inch tsuka is wrapped in genuine black rayskin - a textured, pebbled surface that provides grip even without the ito overlay. Black cotton ito is applied in the traditional diagonal cross-wrap pattern, with red accent menuki visible in the diamond openings. The result is a handle that is both visually striking and comfortable to hold, balancing the blade's weight naturally when gripped at center.

The tsuba is cast from alloy and finished in white, engraved with a dragon motif in relief across both faces. The carved detail is sharp and defined, with cloud and scale textures that read clearly under light. A gold-tone habaki seats the blade firmly against the tsuba, preventing play between components and adding a warm metallic accent between the white guard and black saya mouth.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a smooth matte black lacquer that runs evenly across the full 29.92-inch body. A black braided sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, which is fitted with a small polished bead detail. The overall saya surface is clean and tight, with no visible grain texture showing through the lacquer - a quality indicator worth noting in this price range.

At 40.55 inches overall and 2.8 lb., this katana sits within traditional full-length proportions and feels balanced for display or handling. Whether added to a koshirae collection or displayed as a standalone piece, the black-red-white color combination gives it a strong visual presence. If you are exploring options within this steel category, our Olive 1095 Carbon Steel Katana collection offers additional color and finish variants worth comparing.