Tamahagane Steel Katana with Phoenix Tsuba in Purple Ito & Black Lacquer Saya

The blade is forged from tamahagane steel and brought to a high-polish chrome finish that catches light along its full 41-inch length. A genuine hamon temper line runs the length of the edge - a visual record of the heat treatment process and one of the defining marks of traditional Japanese sword craft. The full tang construction extends through the entire handle, giving the piece solid structural integrity whether it sits on a display stand or gets handled regularly. For those drawn to Tamahagane Steel Katana Blade options, this piece represents the material at a refined level.

The tsuka is built over a full tang core and wrapped first in genuine white samegawa - real ray skin that provides both grip texture and an authentic foundation layer. Over that, purple ito cord is wound in the traditional diamond-pattern with knot paper wraps at each cross point. The result is a handle that reads as distinctly purple from a distance while revealing the white samegawa diamonds up close - a detail that rewards examination.

The tsuba is the most visually complex component on this piece. Cast in black metal, it carries a phoenix motif in high-relief hand-carved detail across both faces - feathers, wing structure, and body rendered with enough depth to create real shadow and dimension. A thin natural wood habaki collar separates the tsuba from the blade's base. This tsuba style places the sword firmly within the Copper Tsuba Katana tradition of ornamental metalwork guards.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep black lacquer that gives a smooth, gloss surface. A matching purple sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot, connecting the handle wrap color to the scabbard and pulling the full koshirae set together visually. The black-on-purple pairing runs consistently from tsuba to sageo tip.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lb., this katana follows classic koshirae proportions. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 in. box at 4 lb. shipping weight. Note: sword stand is not included.