{"product_id":"dragon-katana-samurai-sword-1095-high-carbon-steel-42","title":"Dragon Katana – Samurai Sword – 1095 High Carbon Steel – 42\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 42-inch dragon katana pairs a traditional samurai sword blade with a handle unlike anything else in our collection: the entire tsuka is sculpted in high relief, a coiling dragon winding down its full length to a carved dragon-head pommel, set off by a red accent stone and finished in bone-toned ivory and black. A gold-tone round tsuba guards the hand, and the sharpened 27-inch blade rides in a glossy black lacquered scabbard with gold-tone fittings and a tied cord, in the classic Japanese style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe proportions follow katana tradition: a 27-inch curved, single-edged blade — squarely in the historical range for a full-size katana — with an extended 12-inch two-handed grip. Along the edge runs a visible temper-line pattern, the wave-like boundary that katana collectors know as the hamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe blade is forged from 1095 high-carbon steel — 0.95% carbon, prized in sword making for its hardness and ability to take and hold a keen, sharpened edge. It's an apt choice for a katana: Japanese swords were historically made from high-carbon steel, hardened most at the edge, and the wave-patterned temper line along this blade echoes that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLike all high-carbon steel, the blade is not stainless. Wipe it clean after handling and keep it lightly oiled — the same simple ritual samurai performed for centuries — and it will hold its finish and edge for a lifetime of display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Carved Dragon Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn place of the usual cord-wrapped grip, this katana's handle is fully sculpted: dragon scales, coils, and claws wind around the tsuka in carved relief, ending in a dragon's head at the pommel, with a red accent stone set into the design. In Japanese tradition the dragon is a guardian symbol of wisdom, strength, and protection — fitting ornament for a samurai sword, and the detail that makes this katana read from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe grip runs a full 12 inches, giving both hands generous placement in the traditional katana style, and the carved texture locks the hands in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlack Lacquered Scabbard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe included saya is finished in glossy black lacquer with decorative gold-tone end fittings and a tied hanging cord — the classic pairing for a display katana. Unlike leather, a lacquered scabbard doesn't hold moisture against the blade, so the sword can rest in its saya on a stand or wall mount between wipe-downs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/collections\/katana-sword\"\u003ekatana collection\u003c\/a\u003e, including our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/products\/katana-samurai-sword-high-carbon-1095-steel-sword-with-clay-temper-blade-40-5\"\u003eclay-tempered 1095 katana\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/products\/katana-samurai-sword-high-carbon-damascus-steel-sword-40-6\"\u003eDamascus steel katana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSword Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 42\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHilt length: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade material: 1095 high-carbon steel (0.95% carbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Sharpened, single-edged with curved profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemper line: Visible wave-pattern hamon-style line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuard: Round gold-tone tsuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Sculpted dragon relief with dragon-head pommel and red accent stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Black lacquered scabbard (saya) with gold-tone fittings and cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary classification: Katana (samurai sword)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign inspiration: Traditional Japanese katana with dragon-themed fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSword Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWipe the blade clean of fingerprints and moisture after every handling, and apply a light coat of mineral oil or sword oil before returning it to the scabbard — 1095 high-carbon steel will rust if neglected. Keep the sword in a dry environment and inspect the blade periodically. The lacquered saya and carved handle need only an occasional dusting; avoid harsh cleaners on either. Because the edge is sharpened, handle the blade with care and store it out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs this katana sharpened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The 27-inch blade ships with a sharpened cutting edge in the traditional single-edged katana style. Handle it with the respect a sharpened sword deserves, and store it in its scabbard between handlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is the wavy line along the edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat's the temper-line pattern — what katana collectors call a hamon. On traditional Japanese swords, the hamon marks the boundary where the edge steel was hardened more than the spine, giving a hard cutting edge backed by a resilient body. It's the signature detail people look for on a katana blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs 1095 steel good for a katana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes — it's one of the most popular steels in modern katana making. Its high carbon content lets it harden well and hold a fine edge, in the same spirit as the high-carbon tamahagane steel of historical Japanese swords. The trade-off is that it isn't stainless: it wants a wipe-down and light oiling, the same care ritual real katanas have always required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's the difference between a katana and a samurai sword?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Samurai sword\" is the umbrella term for the blades samurai carried — including the shorter wakizashi and tanto. The katana is the most famous of them: a curved, single-edged sword usually around 40 inches overall, worn edge-up and drawn with two hands. At 42 inches with a 27-inch blade, this sword is a full-size katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat does the dragon symbolize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn Japanese tradition the dragon is a water-dwelling guardian — a symbol of wisdom, strength, and protection rather than destruction. Dragon fittings have adorned Japanese swords for centuries, which makes it a natural theme for a collector's katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow should I display it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA traditional horizontal katana stand (katanakake) shows it best, blade resting in the lacquered saya. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from humidity, give the blade an occasional oiled wipe-down, and the sword will stay display-ready indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battling Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46972217262252,"sku":"100000K104","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2234\/4067\/files\/100000K104_19_1_-Done.jpg?v=1787171512","url":"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/products\/dragon-katana-samurai-sword-1095-high-carbon-steel-42","provider":"Battling Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}