Tamahagane Steel Katana with Hamon Blade, Brown Cord Tsuka in Black Hardwood Saya

The blade is forged from tamahagane steel and hand-finished to a high-polish chrome surface. A genuine hamon line traces the length of the edge, the visible result of the differential heat treatment applied during forging. At 41 inches overall and 1.259 inches wide at the base, the full-tang construction extends through the entire handle for solid, balanced handling. The blade weight of 3 lb gives the piece a substantial, grounded feel typical of traditional Japanese sword proportions. Collectors who prioritize blade character will find the hamon pattern here clean and consistent. Browse our Steel Tamahagane Steel Katana Blade collection for additional options in this steel class.

The tsuka is built on a foundation of genuine white samegawa (ray skin), whose raised nodules create natural grip texture beneath the wrapping. Over the ray skin, brown cord is applied in a traditional knot paper wrap technique, leaving the samegawa diamonds exposed at each cross point. The contrast between the warm tan cord and the bright white ray skin nodes gives the handle a layered, handcrafted appearance that reads clearly even at a distance.

The tsuba is cast in a gray iron tone and hand-carved on both faces with a chrysanthemum motif - the petals rendered in crisp relief with fine detailing at each layer. A gold-tone seppa sits flush between the guard and the tsuka, providing a clean color transition from the dark gray tsuba to the brown handle. The chrysanthemum theme connects this piece to a long tradition of floral iconography in Japanese sword fittings.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep gloss black lacquer that reflects light cleanly along its length. A blue braided sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata in a traditional pattern, with the braided texture and tassel ends adding visual interest against the otherwise minimal black surface. The blue sageo also picks up the cool tones of the polished blade when the katana is displayed as a set. Explore our Decorative Katana collection for complementary display pieces.

Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box at a shipping weight of 4 lb, this tamahagane steel katana arrives ready for immediate display or careful addition to an existing collection. The combination of hamon blade, brown cord tsuka, chrysanthemum-carved tsuba, and blue sageo on black saya makes this a visually cohesive piece where every component reinforces a consistent design language. Sword stand is not included.