1090 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Engraved Blade - Full Tang, Black Lacquer Saya, Gold Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from 1090 carbon steel and runs full tang through the entire handle, giving the piece a solid, unified feel from tip to pommel. A hand-etched dragon motif runs along the blade flat, and a wavy hamon line traces the edge - two details that reward close inspection and distinguish this piece within any 1090 Carbon Steel Katana collection.

The handle construction pairs PU white samegawa with a black-and-white cord wrap in a classic diamond (hishi) pattern. The alternating white diamonds against the black cord create a sharp, high-contrast look that carries through the sword's overall monochrome palette. The full tang construction means the steel extends through the entire tsuka, ensuring the handle and blade move as a single unit.

The gold-toned plain tsuba sits at the junction of blade and handle as a deliberate focal point. Its warm gold finish breaks the black-on-black continuity in exactly the right place, drawing the eye and adding a note of classical formality to an otherwise understated design.

The black lacquer hardwood saya features engraving craft detailing on its surface, visible in the product images as subtle raised work near the koiguchi. A black-and-white sageo cord is knotted at the mouth of the saya, echoing the handle wrap's color scheme and tying the full presentation together. The lacquered finish protects the wood and maintains the deep, uniform black that defines this sword's visual identity.

At 40.55 inches overall, 1.259 inches at the blade width, and 2.8 lb, this katana sits in the range collectors expect from a standard katana form factor. Whether displayed horizontally on a wall mount or vertically on a floor stand, the black-and-gold composition reads clearly from a distance. Explore the broader range of 1090 Katana options if you are building a themed display or looking for complementary pieces.