Tamahagane Steel Katana with Hamon Blade in Dark Blue Koshirae - Wave Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from tamahagane steel and finished to a high-polish chrome surface that catches light cleanly along its length. A visible hamon line runs the full nagasa, the result of the tempering process, adding a layer of visual depth that distinguishes this piece from standard production replicas. The full-tang construction runs through the handle core, giving the overall assembly a solid, balanced feel at 3 lbs and 41 inches overall. Collectors drawn to Steel Tamahagane Steel Katana Blade pieces will recognize the material quality immediately.

The tsuka is wrapped in deep blue braided cord using a traditional knot paper (shitodome) wrap pattern, with white menuki positioned at the diamond gaps. The underlying same (ray skin) is genuine white samegawa, providing both grip texture and authentic construction detail beneath the ito. The contrast between the ivory samegawa and the dark blue cord is one of the most visually distinctive elements of this koshirae.

The tsuba is cast in gray iron with a wave motif carved across its surface - a reference to classic Japanese nature-themed sword furniture. Small gold-tone fuchi accents frame the base of the tsuba, adding a subtle warm metallic note against the cooler gray and blue tones of the overall assembly. The wave theme gives this piece a cohesive aesthetic identity within the koshirae style.

The saya is built from hardwood finished in dark blue lacquer, maintaining a smooth, consistent surface with no visible grain. A blue sageo cord is tied at the kurigata in a traditional knot, matching the tsuka wrap color exactly. The result is a fully coordinated blue koshirae - saya, sageo, and ito all in the same deep blue tone - which is comparatively uncommon in this category. Fans of Zoro Katana Sword aesthetics will find the blue monochrome scheme similarly compelling.

At 41 inches total length, 1.259 inches width, and 0.275 inches blade thickness, this katana ships at 4 lbs in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package. It is a collectible replica intended for display and appreciation of traditional koshirae craftsmanship. Sword stand not included.