This is the daisho set that covers the full picture. Katana, wakizashi, and tanto — three blades, one consistent design language, built around the traditional daisho pairing that defined the samurai’s carry for centuries. Every blade is 1060 high carbon steel, hand-forged, full tang. The finish is matte black across the body steel with hand-polished dual-line edges that stay sharp. This is a complete set, not three random swords bundled together.

the blade — 1060 high carbon, hand forged

All three blades are forged from 1060 high carbon steel using a hand-forged process. The Nakago (tang) and the body are one continuous piece of steel — full tang construction that runs the full length of the handle. You can feel the difference when you hold it. No wobble, no flex, no gap between blade and handle under load. The steel takes and holds an edge well; the blade hardness comes in at approximately 60 HRC at the edge.

The surface has a blackened treatment applied to the body steel. It’s not a coating or paint — it’s a controlled oxidation process that changes the surface color of the steel itself. The result is a deep matte black that contrasts with the bright silver of the polished edge. Two tones, one blade.

The edge is finished by hand with a dual-line polish. The bevel is clean and consistent along the length, not machine-ground flat. It cuts cleanly and holds its sharpness through regular use. Whether you’re doing target cutting or display work, the edge performs without apology.

tsuba — two designs across three blades

The Katana and Wakizashi share one tsuba design: a round iron guard with a dragon and cloud relief carved through the body. The carving is open — light passes through the cutouts, which reduces weight at the guard without sacrificing structural strength. The dragon sits above cloud motifs, and a gold menuki base sits underneath the wrapping.

The Tanto gets its own guard: a square-round guard cast in metal with a landscape and floral relief. Silver and gold coloring on the surface contrasts with the blade’s black body. The proportions are scaled to the shorter blade — nothing looks oversized or stubby.

habaki — gold copper

All three blades have a gold copper habaki seated at the collar. The habaki holds the blade in the saya and provides the primary seal against dust and moisture entering the scabbard. On this set, the habaki is solid gold-toned copper — not brass-plated, not painted. It contrasts with the black blade body and adds visual weight to the transition point between blade and saya.

tsuka — green ray skin, black ito wrap

The handles are where this set makes its strongest visual statement. The core is genuine ray skin (same-kawa) in vivid green — a color choice that’s uncommon and deliberate. The ray skin is diamond-cut, exposing the natural texture of the skin through the cut windows. The texture provides grip without adding bulk.

Over the ray skin, the handle is wrapped in black ito (cotton cord) using a tight diamond pattern. The black-to-green contrast is obvious and intentional — it’s not subtle, and that’s the point. This is a set that wants to be noticed.

Two bamboo mekugi pins secure each blade to the handle. The pins are removable for maintenance — you can disassemble the tsuka from the blade without tools, which is how it should be for a real sword. Fuchi and kashira fittings are matte black metal, matching the blade finish and the overall dark palette.

saya — splatter lacquer, each one unique

The saya are solid wood cores wrapped in black lacquer, then finished with a multi-color splatter art coat. Gold, blue, green, and white particles are thrown across the black surface in an organic pattern — no two saya are identical. The effect reads like scattered stars or ink drops frozen mid-flight. It’s decorative without being gaudy, and it works with both the black blade and the green handle accents.

A black sageo cord is hand-tied around the koiguchi on each saya. The knot style is traditional. The cord length is appropriate for securing the saya to an obi or for hanging display.

dimensions

Katana
Overall length (sheathed): 102 cm
Blade length: 73 cm
Handle length: 26 cm
Blade width: 3.2 cm
Total weight: 1.3 kg

Wakizashi
Overall length (sheathed): 78 cm
Blade length: 52 cm
Handle length: 23 cm
Blade width: 3.2 cm
Total weight: 0.94 kg

Tanto
Overall length (sheathed): 55 cm
Blade length: 33 cm
Handle length: 17 cm
Blade width: 3.2 cm
Blade thickness: 0.6 cm
Total weight: 0.7 kg