1060 Carbon Steel Black Katana with Snowflake Alloy Tsuba in Piano Lacquer Black Hardwood Saya
- Forged from 1060 carbon steel, this full tang katana features a black-finished blade hardened to 58 HRC for a refined edge and lasting durability.
- Black hardwood saya coated in piano lacquer delivers a mirror-like gloss finish, paired with a matching black sageo for a seamless monochrome profile.
- The 10.2-inch tsuka is wrapped in black cord over black same (ray skin), accented with gold menuki for a subtle contrast against the all-black design.
- Snowflake-themed alloy tsuba in black with a brass habaki creates a striking gold-and-black accent at the blade collar and guard junction.
- Overall length measures 40.5 inches with a 28.3-inch nagasa and total weight of 2.65 lbs, balanced for display and collecting.
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Product Details
This black katana is built around a 28.3-inch nagasa forged from 1060 carbon steel, heat-treated to 58 HRC. The blade carries a full black finish across its entire surface, with a clean edge line running along the curved profile. The full tang construction extends through the handle, secured with mekugi pins for structural integrity. As part of the Black Blade Katana collection, this piece showcases the dramatic visual impact of a darkened steel finish.;
The 10.2-inch tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord using a traditional diamond pattern over black same (ray skin). Gold menuki sit beneath the wrapping on each side, adding a small but visible contrast to the handle. The wrap is tight and even, providing a textured grip surface along the full handle length.
At the guard, a snowflake-themed alloy tsuba in black separates the blade from the handle. The open-pattern design features small cutout details that reference traditional Japanese snowflake motifs. A brass habaki sits at the base of the blade just below the tsuba, and its gold tone creates a deliberate accent point against the otherwise all-black build.
The 30.3-inch hardwood saya is coated in piano lacquer, producing a high-gloss black surface with a smooth, reflective finish. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot. The koiguchi (mouth of the saya) fits snugly to the habaki, and the kojiri (end cap) tapers to a clean point.
This 1060 Katana measures 40.5 inches overall and weighs 2.65 lbs. The monochrome black palette - broken only by the brass habaki and gold menuki - gives it a cohesive, modern aesthetic suited to collectors who favor understated design with traditional Japanese construction methods.
Part of our Beautiful Katana collection.
- Forged from 1060 carbon steel, this full tang katana features a black-finished blade hardened to 58 HRC for a refined edge and lasting durability.
- Black hardwood saya coated in piano lacquer delivers a mirror-like gloss finish, paired with a matching black sageo for a seamless monochrome profile.
- The 10.2-inch tsuka is wrapped in black cord over black same (ray skin), accented with gold menuki for a subtle contrast against the all-black design.
- Snowflake-themed alloy tsuba in black with a brass habaki creates a striking gold-and-black accent at the blade collar and guard junction.
- Overall length measures 40.5 inches with a 28.3-inch nagasa and total weight of 2.65 lbs, balanced for display and collecting.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-KT19116 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Black |
| Primary Material | 1060 Carbon Steel |
| Tsuka Color | Black |
| Tsuka Skin Color | Black |
| Tsuka Length | 10.2 |
| Tsuba Color | Black-gold |
| Tsuba Material | Alloy |
| Tsuba Theme | Geometric |
| Saya Color | Black |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Piano Lacquer |
| Saya Surface | Piano Lacquer |
| Saya Length | 30.3 |
| Sageo Color | Black |
| Nagasa Material | 1060 Steel |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Nagasa Length | 28.3 |
| Nagasa Hardness | 58 |
| Nagasa Sharppend | Yes |
| Nagasa Hamon | Yes |
| Style | Koshirae |
