Tamahagane Steel Katana with Real Hamon - Maroon Cord Handle, Black Hardwood Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from tamahagane steel and finished to a high-polish chrome surface that catches light cleanly along its full 41-inch length. A genuine hamon runs the length of the edge - the result of the tempering process - presenting as a distinct transition line between the hardened edge and the body of the blade. At 1.259 inches wide and 0.275 inches thick, the geometry is proportioned for the classic shinogi-zukuri profile associated with koshirae-style construction.

The tsuka is assembled with real white samegawa (ray skin) as the grip foundation, then wrapped in deep maroon cord using traditional knot paper wrap technique. The diamond-shaped openings reveal the samegawa beneath at regular intervals, creating the high-contrast pattern visible in the close-up panels. The maroon ito color is consistent and deeply saturated - not pink or burgundy - matching the property data and the image closely.

The round gray tsuba follows a plain silhouette with no cutout or raised relief motif, keeping the transition between blade and handle clean. Two gold-toned menuki are seated beneath the cord wrap and visible near the tsuba collar, adding a subtle metallic accent without competing with the maroon ito. The fuchi and kashira fittings complement the gray tsuba tone.

The saya is crafted from hardwood finished in gloss black lacquer, presenting a sleek, uninterrupted surface along the scabbard body. A black-maroon braided sageo cord is secured at the kurigata and drapes naturally - the two-color braid is clearly visible in the product image, alternating black and maroon strands. The sageo length allows for traditional carry-style knotting at the scabbard mouth area. Collectors interested in similar cord and scabbard pairings can browse the Purple Sageo Katana collection for related colorways.

At 3 lb and 41 inches overall, this katana ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 4 lb. The full-tang construction and koshirae-style fittings make it a strong candidate for display mounting or collection display. Sword stand not included.