Product Details

The blade of this katana is forged from 1065 carbon steel and finished with a deep copper tone across the full length of the nagasa. A hand-worked crackle texture covers the flat of the blade, creating a visual pattern that catches light from multiple angles and sets this piece apart from standard polished finishes. The edge runs clean and precise along the entire cutting length, and the full tang construction carries through to the base of the handle for consistent structural integrity. Explore more options in our 1065 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

The tsuka is assembled over a full tang core and wrapped in brown cotton cord using a traditional diamond-pattern tsuka-ito technique over PU black samegawa. The wrap sits firm and even from kashira to tsuba, providing a textured grip surface with good hand placement definition. Brass fittings at both ends of the handle complement the warm copper tones of the blade.

The gold-tone tsuba is cast in a geometric basket-weave pattern with raised figural relief at the center - visible in the image as a textured circular guard with intricate surface work. Fuchi and habaki fittings carry the same warm gold tone, tying the transition between handle and blade into a unified presentation.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished in high-gloss black lacquer. Hand-painted copper and terracotta floral branch motifs run along the lower half of the scabbard, rendered with fine detail against the black ground. A brown sageo cord is attached at the kurikata with a traditional loop knot, matching the tsuka-ito color exactly. If you prefer a different handle color combination, browse our Brown Handle Katana collection for additional options.

Overall length measures 40.5 inches with a blade width of 1.26 inches and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches. Total weight is 3.17 pounds. The piece ships in a box measuring 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inches at a shipping weight of 4.4 pounds. Sword stand not included.

  • 1065 carbon steel blade with a distinctive copper-toned finish and a hand-etched crackle texture across the flat, giving the nagasa a striking aged-bronze visual depth rarely seen in this category.
  • Full tang construction distributes weight evenly from tip to pommel, producing natural handling balance whether mounted on a display stand or examined up close.
  • Black hardwood lacquer saya features hand-painted copper floral branch motifs trailing the full length - a refined contrast against the gloss black ground that elevates the overall presentation.
  • Brown cotton cord tsuka-ito is wrapped in traditional diamond pattern over PU samegawa, paired with a gold-tone geometric tsuba and brass fittings for a warm, cohesive color palette.
  • Brown sageo cord is knotted and looped at the saya opening, completing the koshirae-style mounting with a detail-oriented finish consistent throughout the piece.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G11192
Primary ColorMix-color
Primary Material1065 Carbon Steel
SharpnessStandard Sharp
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Saya ThemeFlower
Tsuka ColorBrown
Nagasa ColorCopper
Sageo ColorBrown
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemeGeometric
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight3.2 Pounds
Packing Size43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 Inches
Shipping Weight4.4 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used and how hard is the blade?
The blade is forged from 1065 carbon steel, a high-carbon grade known for good toughness and edge retention. It features a full tang construction and a hand-worked copper-tone crackle finish across the flat of the nagasa.
What does the floral design on the saya look like?
The black hardwood lacquer saya has hand-painted copper and terracotta floral branch motifs running along its lower half. The detail work stands out clearly against the gloss black ground, with small leaf clusters and stems rendered in a traditional Japanese decorative style.
What theme is the tsuba and how do the fittings match?
The tsuba features a gold-tone geometric basket-weave pattern with raised figural relief at the center. Brass fuchi and kashira fittings echo the same warm gold tone, creating a consistent color palette alongside the copper blade finish and brown cord wrap.