Tamahagane Steel Katana with Hamon Blade in Black Saya & Green Ito Wrap

The blade is forged from tamahagane steel, hand-finished along its full tang length and brought to a bright chrome polish that showcases the steel's natural grain. A genuine hamon line runs the length of the nagasa, the result of traditional differential heat treatment that produces the characteristic wavy temper line prized by collectors and sword enthusiasts alike. At 41 inches overall and 3 pounds, the proportions feel substantial without being unwieldy, and the full-tang construction ensures solid structural integrity from tip to pommel. Explore the full range of Steel Tamahagane Steel Katana Blade options if you are comparing this steel grade across different fittings.

The tsuka is built over a hardwood core wrapped first in genuine white samegawa - the textured ray skin that has served as the foundation of Japanese sword handles for centuries. Over it, olive-green ito cord is applied in the traditional diamond-pattern wrap, secured with knot paper wraps at each intersection. Two menuki accents are set beneath the wrap, adding subtle visual depth beneath the cord. The grip feels secure in hand, with the samegawa providing natural grip texture even where the cord spacing opens.

The tsuba is a plain round iron-tone guard, clean and unfussy, which lets the transition from blade to handle read clearly. Gold-toned habaki and matching seppa collar the blade at the base of the tsuba, providing a precise fit and a warm metallic accent against the otherwise dark fittings. The fuchi and kashira at the handle's collar and pommel continue the same dark hardware tone, keeping the overall fitting set cohesive.

The saya is crafted from hardwood finished in black lacquer with a fine speckled texture that catches light across its surface - visible in the product images as a subtle glitter effect across the scabbard body. The sageo is braided in a green-and-white two-tone pattern and tied at the kurigata in a decorative knot with short tasseled ends, adding color and traditional detail to the scabbard. If the green-and-black colorway is what draws you in, the Green Samurai Sword collection covers additional options in this palette.

Total length is 41 inches with a blade width of 1.259 inches and spine thickness of 0.275 inches. The sword ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box at 4 pounds. The sword stand is not included. This piece suits collectors focused on traditional Japanese sword fittings as well as those drawn to the visual contrast of the green ito against the speckled black saya.