Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished with a visible hamon line tracing the length of the nagasa. The hamon marks the transition between hardness zones along the edge and spine, and on this piece it reads clearly against the chrome-polished surface. A snake engraving is carved into the blade face, extending the serpent theme from guard to steel in a way that feels deliberate rather than decorative afterthought.

The handle is built on a full tang foundation, with the steel running uninterrupted into the tsuka core. Black cord wraps over PU black samegawa in a traditional diagonal pattern, keeping the grip secure across the 1.26-inch blade width. The overall package weighs 3.17 lbs and stretches 40.5 inches end to end - proportions that reflect a standard katana koshirae.

The bronze snake tsuba is the visual centerpiece of the fittings. A coiled serpent wraps the guard in scaled relief, and the warm bronze finish sets it apart from the chrome blade and black handle hardware. It is an alloy piece, but the casting detail is sharp enough to read clearly at display distance. For collectors drawn to Modern Katana with strong thematic cohesion, this guard delivers.

The saya is where this katana makes its strongest statement. The white-and-black python-print finish is applied over a hardwood core using PU leather, with the pattern scaled and aligned to mimic actual python skin geometry. A black sageo cord ties off at the kurigata, and black kojiri and koiguchi fittings frame the saya ends. The monochrome contrast between the white body and black fittings reads sharply in display or on a stand.

At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch blade width and shipping weight of 4.2 lbs, this katana is sized and finished for serious collectors who want a piece that leads with a strong visual concept - snake motifs from tsuba to blade engraving, anchored by one of the more distinctive saya finishes in this category.

  • T10 carbon steel blade with a visible hamon line running its full length, delivering a refined edge and the hardness contrast that defines traditional Japanese sword geometry.
  • Full tang construction carries the blade steel through the entire handle core, giving this katana solid balance at 3.17 lbs across its 40.5-inch overall length.
  • Bronze snake tsuba features a coiled serpent in detailed relief - the scaled texture and warm metal tone create a striking contrast against the chrome-finished blade.
  • Snake engraving runs along the blade face, adding a secondary visual layer that connects the tsuba motif to the nagasa itself for a cohesive thematic design.
  • White-and-black python-print saya is finished in rayskin-texture PU leather with a black sageo cord, delivering bold monochrome contrast that defines this katana's visual identity.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G11157
Primary ColorWhite
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
SharpnessStandard Sharp
Saya ColorWhite-black
Saya MaterialRayskin
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorBronze
Tsuba ThemeSnake
Nagasa HamonYes
Blade EngravingSnake
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight3.2 Pounds
Packing Size43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 Inches
Shipping Weight4.2 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel and hardness does this katana blade use?
The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished with a hamon line visible along the nagasa. T10 is a high-carbon tool steel known for edge retention and hardness contrast when differentially heat-treated.
Is the snake engraving on the blade or the tsuba only?
Both. A snake engraving is carved into the blade face, and the bronze tsuba features a separate coiled-serpent relief in cast alloy - the two elements work together as a unified thematic design across the full koshirae.
What material is the python-print saya made from?
The saya is built on a hardwood core wrapped in PU leather printed with a white-and-black python skin pattern. Black koiguchi, kojiri, and a black sageo cord complete the fittings for a sharp monochrome finish.