Product Details

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to produce a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line visible along the edge is a direct result of differential hardening, leaving the edge harder and the spine more resilient. The chrome-polished surface highlights the hamon's wave pattern with exceptional clarity, and the full tang construction runs the entire length of the tsuka for structural integrity throughout.

The handle is wrapped over PU black samegawa, a textured ray skin imitation that provides grip texture under the ito layer. Black braided cord is applied in the traditional diamond-knot pattern, pulled tight with consistent spacing and finished with a neat bow near the fuchi. The result is a clean all-black tsuka that reads as refined rather than minimal. Explore our full range of Handmade Katana for similar construction approaches across different styles.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a circular openwork form with a white-finish base plate. A gold-tone dragon is sculpted in raised relief across the face, its body coiling across the surface with fine scale detail on the wings and claws. The white-and-gold color pairing contrasts sharply against the black ito and gives the sword a distinct visual break between blade and handle.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and lacquered in a deep dark red finish with natural color variation across the surface - the lacquer reveals warm brown and burgundy tones depending on the light angle. A black sageo cord is knotted tightly at the kurigata, the loose ends left long for display draping. The overall koshirae presentation is cohesive: dark red saya, black cord, white-gold tsuba, and a bright polished blade. Browse the Real Red Katana collection for additional saya color variations in this style.

Overall length is 41 inches with a blade width of 1.259 inches and a total weight of 3 lbs. The package ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box at a shipping weight of 4 lbs. Sword stand is not included.

  • T10 carbon steel blade, clay tempered with a visible hamon - the wavy temper line along the edge reflects traditional differential heat treatment and adds striking visual depth to the polished chrome finish.
  • Full tang construction with PU black samegawa handle wrap and tightly braided black ito cord, delivering a secure, balanced grip with a sleek monochrome aesthetic from tsuka to kashira.
  • White-gold alloy tsuba features an intricate openwork dragon motif - the raised gold dragon relief against the bright white-finish plate creates a bold contrast that anchors the sword's visual identity.
  • Dark red hardwood lacquer saya is hand-finished with a deep multi-tone surface, paired with a black sageo cord that wraps the mouth of the scabbard for a sharp two-tone presentation.
  • Overall length 41 inches, blade width 1.259 inches, weighing 3 lbs - proportioned for display mounting or koshirae-style collection presentation.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G11121
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
ThemesKanji Scabbard
SharpnessRazor Sharp
Saya ColorDark Red
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorWhite-gold
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight3.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel and heat treatment does this blade use?
The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered, producing a real hamon temper line. This differential hardening process leaves the edge harder for a refined finish while keeping the spine more flexible. Blade width is 1.259 inches on a full tang construction.
What does the dragon tsuba look like up close?
The tsuba is a circular openwork alloy piece with a white base plate and a raised gold-tone dragon in relief. The dragon's scales, wings, and claws are cast with fine detail. The white-gold color combination stands out sharply against the black ito wrap and polished blade.
What color and material is the saya on this katana?
The saya is hardwood lacquered in dark red, showing warm burgundy and brown tones across the surface. It is paired with a black sageo cord knotted at the kurigata. The dark red saya, black cord, and white-gold tsuba create a strong three-color koshirae contrast.