Bamboo Katana — 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready

The black patterned saya gives the sword a darker first impression. The bamboo tsuba becomes more noticeable when viewed closer.

This one looks darker and quieter from a distance. A white-saya Bamboo Katana draws the eye sooner, while this model keeps the display profile more restrained.

Yes. The listed steel grade is 1045 carbon steel, paired with bamboo-themed fittings.

Yes. This model is listed with a bo-hi / fuller, giving the blade side a visible groove.

The saya on this katana features a bamboo motif carved and rendered in emerald green directly into the black piano lacquered surface. The technique involves carving the design into the lacquer and filling it with vivid green pigment, creating a design that sits within the surface rather than on top of it. Bamboo (take — 竹) is one of Japanese culture's most significant symbols: it grows straight regardless of conditions, bends dramatically under pressure without breaking, and returns to its original form after the storm passes. These qualities made it a natural symbol for samurai practitioners who understood that suppleness and recovery were as essential as strength. On this saya, the bamboo motif is rendered not in the subtle gold tones typically used for decorative lacquerwork, but in vivid emerald green — a color choice that makes the symbolism immediate and impossible to overlook.

Keep the blade dry after handling and apply a light coat of suitable blade oil before storage. This is basic care for carbon steel.