Black-Red Snowflake Katana – 1065 Steel Decorative Blade

The LOONGSWORD Black-Red Snowflake Katana combines a supplier-listed 1065 high-carbon steel blade with a vivid crimson-and-black decorative finish, a glossy red-black hardwood saya, and a black cotton-wrapped handle with red accents. Its coordinated contemporary presentation is designed for responsible adult collection, cultural display, photography, private cosplay presentation, gifting, and controlled non-contact forms after inspection.

Finish clarification: “Snowflake” is the model name. The visible red-black pattern is a decorative surface finish and is not represented as natural hamon, folded-steel grain, Damascus patterning, or a metallurgical snowflake structure.

Key Features

• 1065 high-carbon steel: Supplier-listed hand-forged steel construction; batch certification and hardness are not supplied.
• Red-black decorative blade: Flowing dark lines contrast with the crimson surface to create a bold contemporary appearance.
• Shinogi-Zukuri profile: Supplier-listed Japanese-style blade geometry with a defined ridge and curved Katana silhouette.
• Supplier-listed full tang: The internal tang structure is described as full tang but should be verified before publication.
• Piano-lacquer hardwood saya: A glossy deep-red scabbard uses dark speckled and crackle-style visual detailing.
• Black-and-red tsuka: Black cotton ito is wrapped over a red accent layer for a coordinated grip presentation.
• Decorative fittings: A gold-and-black openwork alloy tsuba is paired with a supplier-listed brass habaki, copper seppa, and bamboo mekugi.

Specifications

Verification note: These measurements and weights match several other current LOONGSWORD Katana listings and may originate from a shared specification template. Re-measure this exact product before activating the page.

Red-Black Decorative Blade Finish

The blade uses a vivid crimson surface with flowing black lines and darker visual accents. The exact application method has not been supplied, so the finish is not described as titanium-coated, electroplated, painted, etched, folded, Damascus, clay-tempered, or naturally patterned.

Pattern placement and color intensity may vary slightly between handcrafted production batches and under different lighting conditions.

Japanese-Style Blade Geometry

The blade is supplier-listed with a Shinogi-Zukuri profile, featuring a curved Katana silhouette and a defined longitudinal ridge. This product is a modern Japanese-style sword rather than an authenticated antique or a Japan-certified historical reproduction.

Construction and Fittings

The supplier identifies the blade as hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel and describes the production process as including quenching and tempering. No hardness report or batch material certificate has been supplied.

The internal structure is supplier-listed as full tang and secured with bamboo mekugi. The exact nakago length, profile, number of pegs, and internal fit should be documented before making an unrestricted construction claim.

Designed For

• Responsible adult collection and cultural display
• Home, office, or private collector-room presentation
• Photography and controlled private cosplay display
• Adult collector gifting
• Controlled non-contact forms after inspection and qualified instruction

Package Includes

• 1 × Black-Red Snowflake Katana
• 1 × Matching red-black piano-lacquer hardwood saya

The antler-style display stand, wooden base, table covering, and other photographic props are not included. A storage bag or maintenance kit is not represented as included unless separately confirmed.

Inspection Before Forms or Stage Use

• Confirm the delivered edge condition before handling.
• Inspect the decorative blade finish for scratches, lifting, discoloration, or shipping damage.
• Check the tsuba, habaki, seppa, tsuka, mekugi, and pommel components for movement.
• Confirm that the saya retains the Katana securely without scraping or damaging the blade finish.
• Stop handled use immediately if any component shifts, rattles, cracks, bends, or loosens.

Care Instructions

• Handle the blade with a clean, soft cloth and avoid fingerprints on the decorative finish.
• Do not use abrasive metal polish, harsh solvents, or coarse cleaning materials.
• Apply oil only to exposed steel surfaces and only after confirming compatibility with the decorative coating.
• Keep the cotton ito and hardwood saya dry.
• Avoid storing the Katana in direct sunlight, high humidity, or extreme heat.
• Store securely where children and unauthorized users cannot access it.

Safety and Legal Notice

Intended for responsible adult ownership. Do not use for contact sparring, target cutting, uncontrolled swinging, public cosplay carry, or self-defense. The buyer is responsible for local ownership, transport, import, storage, event, and display requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the red-black pattern forged into the steel?

No such claim is made. The visible pattern is represented as a decorative surface finish. It is not described as folded steel, Damascus grain, natural hamon, or clay-tempered patterning.

Why is it called the Snowflake Katana?

“Snowflake” is the model or series name. The photographs show flowing red-black decorative lines rather than a verified metallurgical snowflake pattern.

Is the blade sharpened?

The supplied specifications do not confirm the edge condition. Confirm that the production version is unsharpened before activating the listing.

Is it full tang?

The supplier lists the construction as full tang. The exact nakago length and internal assembly have not been independently documented.

Is this Katana made in Japan?

No Japanese origin claim is made. Country and place of manufacture must be confirmed before publication.

Can it be used for martial-arts practice?

It may be considered only for slow, controlled, non-contact adult forms after the edge, fittings, mekugi, tang construction, weight, and surface finish have been inspected.

Is the display stand included?

No. The antler-style stand and wooden base shown in the photography are display props only.

Why Choose LOONGSWORD

LOONGSWORD focuses on handcrafted sword presentation, coordinated materials, and clear product specifications. Each piece should be checked for alignment, fitting security, finish quality, and visual consistency before shipment.