T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Engraved Blade, Silver Phoenix Tsuba in Black Koshirae

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and put through a clay tempering process that produces a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line visible along the edge that marks differential hardening between edge and spine. The chrome-polished surface catches light cleanly, and a dragon engraving runs along the flat of the blade, adding visual depth without interrupting the hamon's natural flow. At 41 inches overall with a 0.275-inch spine height and 1.259-inch width, the geometry reflects traditional katana proportions.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang core, fitted with genuine white samegawa ray skin beneath a black pu leather tsuka-ito wrap in the classic diamond pattern. Brown horn menuki accents are set at the wrap gaps, adding a warm amber contrast to the otherwise all-black handle assembly. The kashira cap finishes the pommel end with a silver-tone metal fitting consistent with the rest of the metalwork.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Cast in silver-tone metal, it presents a high-relief phoenix motif with fine feather detail and a gold accent inlay at the body - a reference to traditional gilding craft translated into a single cast piece. The seppa and habaki complete the fittings in matching silver-tone metal, creating a cohesive transition from handle to blade. If you are exploring Fighting Katana options with detailed fittings, this koshirae set is worth a close look.

The saya is hardwood lacquered to a deep matte black with a dragon theme engraved across the surface - a subtle texture that catches light at different angles. Real horn is used for the koiguchi mouth piece and kojiri end cap, materials that offer better wear resistance than synthetic alternatives. A black sageo cord is pre-tied at the kurikata, ready for display or carry mounting.

At 3 lb finished weight and shipping at 4 lb in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch package, this katana is proportioned for wall display, stand mounting, or collection storage. Every fitting - from the phoenix tsuba to the horn-tipped saya - is chosen to form a coherent all-black and silver koshirae that holds up under close inspection.