Sylvan Drake 1065 carbon steel katana with natural wood saya and detail views
Natural wood saya mouth with patterned protective wrap on Sylvan Drake katana
Close-up of gold-tone dragon alloy tsuba and blade collar
Sylvan Drake katana displayed above its natural wood saya
Rounded tip and clear lacquer finish of the natural wood saya
Full side view of Sylvan Drake katana with pale natural wood saya
Black-wrapped ray skin handle beside the dragon-motif tsuba
Sylvan Drake 1065 steel blade displayed with its matching saya
Handle end, black cord wrap and decorative fittings on Sylvan Drake katana
Sylvan Drake katana in profile on a tabletop sword stand
Sylvan Drake 1065 carbon steel katana with natural wood saya and detail views
Natural wood saya mouth with patterned protective wrap on Sylvan Drake katana
Close-up of gold-tone dragon alloy tsuba and blade collar
Sylvan Drake katana displayed above its natural wood saya
Rounded tip and clear lacquer finish of the natural wood saya
Full side view of Sylvan Drake katana with pale natural wood saya
Black-wrapped ray skin handle beside the dragon-motif tsuba
Sylvan Drake 1065 steel blade displayed with its matching saya
Handle end, black cord wrap and decorative fittings on Sylvan Drake katana
Sylvan Drake katana in profile on a tabletop sword stand
Hand-Forged Blade · Osafune, Japan

Sylvan Drake 1065 Carbon Steel Katana – Dragon Tsuba

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$214.00
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BLADE TYPE SHARP
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Sylvan Drake 1065 Carbon Steel Katana – Dragon Tsuba
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Description

Description

The Sylvan Drake Katana pairs a hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel blade with a dragon-motif tsuba, genuine ray skin handle panels and a natural wood saya. The blade is forged in Bizen Osafune, Setouchi, Okayama, Japan; the sword fittings are made and the final assembly is completed at our workshop in Longquan, China.

1065 High-Carbon Steel Blade

  • Steel: 1065 high-carbon steel
  • Heat treatment: Oil quenched and tempered
  • Hardness: 58 HRC at the edge and 58 HRC at the spine
  • Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (7 mm)
  • Blade length: 72 cm (28.3 in)
  • Overall length: 103 cm (40.6 in)
  • Construction: Full tang

Made in Japan and Longquan

The blade is hand forged in Bizen Osafune, a historic sword-making area in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. After forging and heat treatment, it is sent to our Longquan workshop in China, where the fittings are produced and the sword is assembled.

Handle, Tsuba and Saya

The handle uses genuine ray skin. The dragon-motif tsuba is made from alloy. The saya is made from natural wood stored for five years and finished with a transparent clear lacquer that leaves the wood grain visible.

Sharp and Dull Options

Choose SHARP for a sharpened edge or DULL for an unsharpened edge. Both versions use the same 1065 steel, oil-quenched and tempered heat treatment, construction and fittings; only the final edge condition differs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used for the blade?

The blade is made from 1065 high-carbon steel.

Where is the katana made?

The blade is hand forged in Bizen Osafune, Japan. The fittings are made and final assembly is completed in Longquan, China.

What is the blade hardness?

The measured specification is 58 HRC at the edge and 58 HRC at the spine.

Are the SHARP and DULL versions otherwise identical?

Yes. They use the same steel, heat treatment and fittings. The only difference is whether the edge is sharpened.

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Dimensions & Materials

Dimensions & Materials

Blade
Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Construction: Full Tang
Color: Silver
Grinding Process: Six-Step Polishing
Hardness: 58 HRC
Craftsmanship: Oil Quenching & Tempering

Tsuka(Handle) Material: Ray skin
Tsuba(Guard) Material: Alloy
Scabbard Material: Solid wood

Dimensions
Total Length: 103 cm
Blade Length: 72 cm
Blade Width: 3.2 cm
Blade Thickness: 0.7 cm
Handle Length: 30 cm
Weight: 1.25 kg
Free Custom Blade Engraving

Free Custom Blade Engraving

Want a more personalized blade?

Get free custom engraving on your sword, including text or designs.

(Note: Hand engraving may compromise the blade's structural integrity, so only laser engraving is available.)

How it works: Simply add a note at checkout stating "engraving." We will confirm your engraving details via email within 30 minutes.
Shipping & Returns

Shipping & Returns

Free Shipping Policy
We offer free shipping on all orders!
Your order will arrive in as little as 7 days and typically no later than 14 days.

Return Policy
If you experience any issues with your order and need to return or exchange an item, please email us at support@authentickatana.com within 30 days of delivery.We’ll get back to you promptly.

This katana is named 'Sylvan Drake(森竜)'
Close-up of gold-tone dragon alloy tsuba and blade collar

Dragon-Engraved Tsuba

Rounded tip and clear lacquer finish of the natural wood saya

Natural Wood Grain Scabbard

Handle end, black cord wrap and decorative fittings on Sylvan Drake katana

Ray Skin-Wrapped Handle

Sylvan Drake katana displayed above its natural wood saya

Hand-Forged 1065 High Carbon Steel Blade

  • Free Display Stand & Sword Bag
  • Free Shipping
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  • Free Display Stand & Sword Bag
  • Free Shipping
  • 100% Customs Clearance Guarantee
  • 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
  • 24/7 Customer Support
  • Free Display Stand & Sword Bag
  • Free Shipping
  • 100% Customs Clearance Guarantee
  • 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
  • 24/7 Customer Support

 320,000+ Japanese Swords Sold Since 1996

Every blade is hand-forged and polished in Osafune, Japan, and built for combat-ready performance.

Traditional Japanese sword aesthetics guide the design, while the tsuba, fittings, and other components are handcrafted.

Built for practical cutting, collection, and display.

Blade Forged in Osafune, Japan 

Details Crafted by Hand 

Shaped & Polished by Hand 

Fitted & Assembled by Hand 

Why Authentic Katana

Blade Forged in Osafune, Japan
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FAQs

I'm buying this katana as a display piece. Does it come with a display stand?

Yes! We know most customers buy our katanas as stunning display centerpieces. That’s why every order includes a complimentary $30 gift bundle—featuring a solid wooden display stand and a protective cotton sword bag—so you can elegantly showcase and safeguard your sword right out of the box.

Can I have my name engraved on the blade?

Absolutely! You’re welcome to have your name, a personal motto, or even a custom design engraved on the blade. We offer this engraving service completely free of charge.

Simply leave a note saying “engraving” at checkout, and we’ll contact you by email within 30 minutes to confirm your engraving details and preferred style.

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