Etched High Carbon Steel Katana – Full Tang Japanese Sword with Long Bo-Hi, Gray Wrapped Handle and White Hardwood Scabbard

Etched High Carbon Steel Katana with White Scabbard

This handcrafted Japanese-style katana combines a full tang high carbon steel blade with decorative etched artwork, long bo-hi, Chu-kissaki geometry, gray wrapped handle, and a contrasting white hardwood scabbard. Its black, silver, and white presentation creates a distinctive collector sword for display, gifting, photography, and controlled martial arts forms.

Key Features

• Hand-forged high carbon steel blade
• Full tang construction
• Decorative etched blade pattern
• Hamon-style visual treatment
• Long bo-hi on both sides of the blade
• Traditional Chu-kissaki point
• Gray silk-wrapped hardwood handle
• Ray-skin handle panels
• Decorative alloy tsuba, fuchi, and kashira
• White hardwood scabbard with gray ornamental details
• Includes a black sword bag
• Produced in Longquan, Zhejiang, China

Specifications

Measurements are approximate. Minor variation may occur because of handmade forging, polishing, etching, handle wrapping, and wood finishing.

Materials and Construction

Blade

• Hand-forged high carbon steel
• Full tang construction
• Long bo-hi on both sides
• Chu-kissaki point
• Dark etched blade surface
• Continuous silver-gray ornamental pattern
• Contrasting polished cutting edge

Handle

• Hardwood core
• Gray silk ito wrap
• Ray-skin grip panels
• Traditional diamond-pattern wrapping
• Decorative metal menuki
• Alloy fuchi and kashira

Scabbard

• Hardwood construction
• White exterior finish
• Gray scroll-pattern decoration
• Matching silk sageo
• Black-and-white coordinated presentation

Decorative Etched Blade Artwork

The blade features a dark etched surface with repeating silver-gray ornamental patterns extending along much of its length. The etched treatment gives the sword a high-contrast appearance while preserving the long, clean lines of a traditional katana profile.

The visible pattern should be described as etched decoration rather than folded-steel grain, hand engraving, inlay, or natural metallurgical patterning.

Hamon-Style Visual Detail

The supplier identifies the blade as having a hamon, but no clay-tempering or differential-hardening process is provided. Because the blade is also described as etched, the visible temper-line effect should be presented as a decorative hamon-style pattern unless a natural differential hamon is independently verified.

Long Bo-Hi and Chu-Kissaki

A long bo-hi runs along both sides of the blade, adding visual definition and reducing some material from the blade body. The Chu-kissaki gives the sword a balanced medium-length point consistent with widely recognized katana proportions.

No measured balance point, vibration characteristics, or handling performance data are supplied, so these features should not be used to make unsupported claims about speed or cutting efficiency.

Black-and-White Collector Presentation

The white hardwood scabbard contrasts strongly with the dark etched blade, while gray handle wrapping and silver-tone fittings connect the visual elements. This restrained monochrome design works well in Japanese sword displays, modern interiors, photography sets, and collector showcases.

Designed For

• Japanese sword collections
• Katana-themed cultural display
• Home, office, and studio décor
• Collector showcases
• Photography and video presentation
• Stage and costume display
• Japanese martial arts gifting
• Controlled martial arts forms practice

Package Includes

• 1 × Etched High Carbon Steel Katana
• 1 × White Hardwood Scabbard
• 1 × Black Sword Bag

Wooden display stand and decorative props are not included.

Care Instructions

Wipe the blade gently with a clean, soft cloth after handling. Apply a thin coat of sword-maintenance oil to exposed steel surfaces, but avoid aggressive rubbing, abrasive polish, or harsh chemicals on the etched artwork and hamon-style pattern.

Keep the sword and hardwood scabbard in a clean, dry environment. Protect the white finish, silk wrapping, ray-skin panels, and alloy fittings from prolonged moisture, excessive heat, and direct sunlight.

Safety and Legal Notice

Intended for responsible adult collection, cultural display, gifting, photography, stage presentation, and controlled martial arts forms. The supplier describes the blade as capable of cutting, but no standardized performance test is provided. Avoid striking hard targets or using the sword for unsupervised cutting.

Keep away from children and unauthorized users. Review applicable local ownership laws, import restrictions, and carrier requirements before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What material is the blade made from?

The supplied specification identifies the blade as hand-forged high carbon steel.

Is the sword full tang?

Yes. The supplied specification identifies this model as full tang.

Is the blade pattern folded-steel grain?

No. The visible ornamental pattern is produced through decorative etching.

Is the hamon natural?

A natural differential hamon is not confirmed. Until clay tempering or differential hardening is verified, the visible line should be treated as a decorative hamon-style pattern.

Does the blade have bo-hi?

Yes. A long bo-hi runs along both sides of the blade.

What type of kissaki does it have?

The supplier identifies the blade as having a Chu-kissaki, or medium-length point.

Is genuine ray skin used on the handle?

The supplied specification lists ray skin beneath the silk ito wrap. This should be verified if certification of genuine samegawa is required.

Is the blade sharpened?

The supplier describes it as capable of cutting, but the exact edge condition may vary. Confirm the required edge configuration with LOONGSWORD before ordering.

Is the display stand included?

No. The display stand shown in the product image is not included.

Why Choose LOONGSWORD

• Distinctive etched high carbon steel blade
• Verified full tang construction
• Long bo-hi and Chu-kissaki geometry
• Gray silk-wrapped hardwood handle
• Contrasting white hardwood scabbard
• Produced in Longquan, Zhejiang, China