Product Details

The blade is forged from 1090 carbon steel with a full-tang construction, meaning the steel core extends uninterrupted through the entire handle length. A visible hamon line traces the edge from hilt to tip, and a detailed dragon engraving is etched into the black-finished spine section near the habaki - a striking contrast against the chrome-polished cutting edge. Overall blade length runs 40.55 inches wide and 1.259 inches at the widest point, with the complete sword weighing in at 2.8 lbs.

The tsuka is built over a PU red samegawa layer that provides texture and grip foundation. White ito cord wraps in a traditional diamond tsukamaki pattern over the samegawa, with red diamond accents visible at each cross point - a bold two-tone combination that reads as clean and intentional from any angle. The handle geometry is shaped for a stable two-hand grip.

The gold-and-white alloy tsuba is one of the most visually complex elements of this piece. Its open-work circular frame features a raised dragon figure rendered in gold relief against a white-finished surround, with cutout negative spaces that add depth and reduce visual weight. A matching gold habaki collar sits below the guard, maintaining the gold accent tone into the blade transition.

The red hardwood lacquer saya carries a full-length painted dragon scene - a serpentine dragon rendered in gold, black, and white against the lacquered red ground. The imagery wraps across the full saya body and is secured at the koiguchi by a black-and-red braided sageo cord tied in a traditional knot. This is a Red 1090 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Sword built around a unified dragon theme executed across every component.

At 40.55 inches overall and 2.8 lbs, this katana is sized and balanced for display in a traditional koshirae presentation. The dragon motif appears on the blade engraving, tsuba relief, and saya painting simultaneously, making it a coherent collector piece rather than a mismatched assembly. Sword stand not included. If the red dragon aesthetic appeals to you, explore the broader Blue And Red Katana Sword collection for related colorway options.

  • Forged from 1090 carbon steel with a full-tang construction that runs the entire length of the handle, the blade delivers solid balance and features a hand-finished hamon line along its length.
  • A dragon engraving etched directly onto the blade adds a dramatic artistic detail, complementing the chrome-finished surface and the wave-pattern hamon visible from tip to spine.
  • The white ito handle wraps over a PU red samegawa base, creating a bold red-and-white contrast secured by a traditional diamond-pattern tsukamaki binding with red accent diamonds.
  • The gold-and-white alloy tsuba features an open-work dragon motif with raised relief detailing - a striking focal point that ties the dragon theme across blade, guard, and saya into one cohesive design.
  • The red hardwood lacquer saya is finished with a painted dragon scene running its full length, secured by a black-and-red braided sageo cord tied at the koiguchi for a polished koshirae presentation.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G11086
Primary ColorRed
Primary Material1090 Carbon Steel
ThemesDragon Scabbard
SharpnessStandard Sharp
Saya ColorRed
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Saya ThemeDragon
Tsuka ColorWhite
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack-red
Tsuba ColorGold-white
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
Blade EngravingDragon
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 forged from 1090 carbon steel with a full-tang construction. It features a hand-finished hamon line along the edge and a dragon engraving etched near the habaki on the spine section. Blade length is 40.55 inches and total sword weight is 2.8 lbs.
What does the dragon tsuba look like on this sword?
The tsuba is cast from alloy in a gold-and-white two-tone finish. It features an open-work circular frame with a raised dragon figure in gold relief, cutout negative spaces for depth, and a matching gold habaki collar connecting the guard to the blade.
What is the saya material and color scheme?
The saya is hardwood finished in red lacquer with a full-length painted dragon scene in gold, black, and white. It is secured by a black-and-red braided sageo cord. The red saya, white tsuka, and gold tsuba create a cohesive three-tone dragon-themed koshirae presentation.