1065 Carbon Steel Katana with Blue Crackle Blade - Gold Dragon Tsuba, Dark Blue Ito, Black Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is what stops you first - a full-tang 1065 carbon steel construction finished in a deep blue crackle pattern that fractures light across the surface like ceramic glaze. A defined hamon line traces the edge from kissaki to habaki, adding depth and contrast to the hand-finished blue tone. At 40.5 inches overall and 3.17 lb, it carries the balance and proportion of a traditional katana without compromise. Browse the full Blue Blade Katana Sword collection to compare finish styles and fittings.

The tsuka is wrapped in dark blue ito over white PU samegawa, using a classic diamond-pattern braid that keeps each wrap tight and evenly spaced. Gold-tone brass menuki are set beneath the ito at traditional positions, visible through the open diamonds of the wrap. The kashira cap matches the gold hardware tone and closes the handle cleanly.

The tsuba is the visual anchor of the koshirae - a gold-tone disc with high-relief dragon carvings covering the full face. The dragon motif is rendered with scale texture and flowing line work, giving the guard a three-dimensional quality that flat-stamped designs can't match. Fuchi collars on either side of the habaki continue the gold hardware theme.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a black natural lacquer coat, producing a smooth, hard shell with a deep gloss. A two-tone sageo cord in blue and brown is tied at the koiguchi in a traditional knot, providing both function and visual contrast against the dark lacquer. The mix-color sageo detail echoes the blue of the ito and ties the full koshirae together.

At 1.26 inches wide and 0.275 inches at the spine, this 1065 Carbon Steel Katana carries traditional katana geometry throughout. Shipping weight is 4.4 lb. Sword stand not included.