Product Details

The blade is forged from 1090 carbon steel and ground to a full-tang construction that runs the complete length of the handle. A visible hamon line traces the edge in a natural wave pattern, the result of differential heat treatment that creates a contrast between the harder edge and the softer spine. The chrome-finished flat carries a hand-engraved dragon motif that winds along the blade's surface - fine line work that catches light differently at each angle. For collectors exploring 1090 Katana options, the steel grade offers a good balance of edge retention and overall toughness.

The tsuka is built on a hardwood core and wrapped in PU white samegawa - a textured underlayer that adds grip surface and visual contrast beneath the black ito. The cotton cord is wound in a traditional diamond (hishi) pattern, tight and consistent from fuchi to kashira. The black sageo hangs cleanly from a gold-accent kurikata, tying the handle's color palette together.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece: a round iron-finish guard with openwork phoenix relief carving. The bird's wings and feathers are cut through the metal in layered detail, with a gold oval seppa at the center adding a deliberate accent against the matte black surround. The phoenix theme is consistent through the fuchi and kashira fittings, giving the koshirae assembly a unified design language.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and lacquered in a deep gloss black finish. A black sageo cord is looped through the kurikata, and the koiguchi fits snugly without play. The all-black exterior - from saya to handle to tsuba - creates a cohesive presentation that works as a standalone display piece against a wall mount or on a flat surface.

Overall length: 40.55 in. Blade width: 1.259 in. Blade thickness: 0.275 in. Weight: 2.8 lb. Shipping weight: 3.3 lb. Note: sword stand is not included.

  • Full-tang 1090 carbon steel blade with a hand-finished hamon line and detailed dragon engraving along the flat, adding visual depth and traditional character to the polished chrome finish.
  • Black iron-finish phoenix tsuba with openwork relief carving - the bird motif is deeply cut and precisely detailed, paired with gold-accent fuchi for a striking two-tone contrast.
  • Handle wrapped in PU white samegawa under black cotton ito in a classic diamond pattern, providing a secure, balanced grip with a timeless black-and-white aesthetic.
  • Hardwood saya finished in gloss black lacquer, fitted with a black sageo cord and a gold-accent kurikata - sleek and protective with a unified all-black color scheme.
  • Full specs: overall length 40.55 in, blade width 1.259 in, weight 2.8 lb - proportioned for shelf display or koshirae-style presentation in any collection.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G11093
Primary ColorBlack
Primary Material1090 Carbon Steel
SharpnessStandard Sharp
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba ThemePhoenix
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 the blade made from and does it have a hamon?
The blade is made from 1090 carbon steel with a full-tang construction. It features a visible hamon line from differential heat treatment, running along the edge in a wave pattern against the polished chrome flat.
What is engraved on the blade surface?
The blade flat carries a hand-engraved dragon motif - detailed line work that runs along the length of the blade. The engraving is inlaid into the chrome-finished surface and remains visible from multiple viewing angles.
What theme is the tsuba and how does the saya finish look?
The tsuba features openwork phoenix relief carving in a matte black iron finish with a gold oval seppa at center. The saya is hardwood finished in gloss black lacquer with a black sageo cord and gold-accent kurikata, keeping the full set in a cohesive all-black palette.