Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished in a deep burnt-red that runs edge to spine, contrasted by a white hamon wave that traces the lower edge. The hamon is real and visible, giving the red surface a layered, almost molten appearance rather than a flat painted look. Full-tang construction keeps the blade solidly seated through the handle with no flex at the joint.

The tsuka is wrapped in traditional diamond-pattern cord over PU black samegawa, producing a secure textured grip with consistent spacing across every diamond. Gold-tone menuki accents are set under the wrap at the standard positions, visible as small raised details through the cord. The overall handle color is black throughout, creating a clean contrast against the red blade when the sword is drawn.

The gold-tone dragon tsuba is the visual centerpiece of the fittings. Cast with openwork relief, a dragon coils around the full circumference of the guard with scale and claw detail that reads clearly even at arm's length. The warm gold finish ties into the menuki above and the accent hardware below for a cohesive fittings palette. For collectors exploring Colored Blade Katana options, this dragon-tsuba pairing stands out immediately in a display lineup.

The saya is built from hardwood with a lacquer finish in white, then hand-decorated with a full-length monochrome geisha scene - a flowing figure rendered in grey and black ink against the pale ground. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata, providing both a visual anchor at the mid-saya point and a functional retention cord. The white saya and black sageo create the sharpest color contrast in the set. Collectors building a Silver Saya Katana display will find this white geisha saya offers a distinct tonal alternative worth pairing alongside.

Overall length is 41 inches with a blade width of 1.259 inches and spine thickness of 0.275 inches. Shipping weight is 4 lb. The sword stand is not included. This piece is intended as a collector replica and display item.

  • Manganese steel full-tang blade finished in deep red with a visible wavy hamon line running the full length - no two look exactly the same.
  • White hardwood lacquer saya hand-painted with a monochrome geisha scene, paired with a black sageo cord for a bold contrast presentation.
  • Gold-tone dragon tsuba cast with openwork relief detailing - the dragon motif wraps the guard for striking visual depth from every angle.
  • Black tsuka wrapped in traditional diamond-pattern cord over PU black samegawa, with gold-accent menuki accents set into the wrap.
  • Overall length 41 inches, weight 4 lb - sized for wall display or full koshirae presentation as a collector centerpiece.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10185
Primary ColorRed Blade
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
Saya ColorWhite
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorRed
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight4.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel and hamon does this red blade use?
The blade is manganese steel with a hand-finished red surface and a real wavy hamon visible along the lower edge. Blade width is 1.259 in and spine thickness is 0.275 in across the 41-inch overall length.
Is the geisha artwork on the saya hand-painted?
Yes - the white hardwood lacquer saya features a hand-applied monochrome geisha scene in grey and black. Each saya carries slight natural variation in the ink detailing, making every piece unique.
What does the dragon tsuba look like up close?
The tsuba is gold-tone with openwork relief casting - a dragon wraps the full guard circumference with scale and claw detail. It pairs with gold menuki in the black cord wrap for a unified fittings palette.