Tamahagane Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Blue Cord Handle & Black Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from tamahagane steel and finished to a high-polish chrome surface, revealing the clean, bright geometry that defines classical Japanese sword aesthetics. A genuine hamon runs along the edge, produced by the clay tempering process that differentiates the hardness zones along the blade's length - visible as a distinct wave of crystalline activity against the polished steel. Full tang construction ensures the blade extends completely through the tsuka for structural integrity. For collectors who want to explore the full range of Tamahagane Steel Katana Blade options, additional configurations are available.

The tsuka is wrapped in blue cotton ito over genuine white samegawa (ray skin), using a traditional knot paper wrap technique that creates the characteristic diamond-shaped gaps along the handle. Gold-tone menuki accent pieces are visible beneath the ito at regular intervals, adding subtle metallic detail to the blue wrapping. The handle color runs a deep, consistent blue that contrasts cleanly against the chrome blade.

The tsuba is cast in gray metal with a hand-carved wave theme across both faces, referencing traditional Japanese iconography of ocean and water. A gold-tone seppa ring frames the base of the tsuba where it meets the habaki, adding a warm metallic transition between the fittings and the blade. The wave carving carries fine surface relief detail that catches light at different angles.

The saya is constructed from hardwood finished in a deep gloss black lacquer, offering a smooth, uniform surface that reflects the koshirae's overall precision. A blue-and-white sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, combining the handle's blue ito color with white to create a two-tone accent along the scabbard. The black finish positions the saya as a neutral backdrop that lets the blue handle and chrome blade lead visually.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lb, this katana ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package. The complete koshirae assembly - tamahagane blade, blue ito tsuka, wave tsuba, and black lacquer saya - makes it a focused piece for collectors drawn to traditional Japanese sword fittings. Sword stand is not included.