1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Snake Tsuba in Black Piano Lacquer Saya - Brown Ito Full Tang Sword

This katana is forged from 1060 manganese steel, heated beyond 1000 degrees and hand-finished to a chrome polish along the 28.7-inch nagasa. The blade achieves 62 HRC hardness and carries a sharpened edge, making it a standout piece among 1060 Full Tang Katana collectors. Full tang construction runs the entire length of the handle for solid balance and structural integrity.

The 10.6-inch tsuka is wrapped in brown ito cord over white PU samegawa, forming the traditional diamond pattern with gold-tone menuki peeking through the layers. The wrapping is tight and even, giving the handle both visual texture and a comfortable grip profile.

At the guard, an alloy tsuba takes the form of intertwined snakes - their scaled bodies curving into an open, sculptural ring. The silver-tone serpent design sits against a gold-tone habaki and pairs with matching fuchi and kashira fittings, creating a layered metallic contrast between silver, gold, and the brown cord.

The 29.9-inch saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in deep black piano lacquer, producing a mirror-like gloss. Small decorative inlays dot the saya body, while a brown sageo cord is tied at the kurikata with a gold-tone ring accent. The overall aesthetic is restrained yet detailed, with the Black 1060 Carbon Steel Katana profile lending a classic silhouette.

Measuring 40.5 inches in overall length and weighing 3.3 lbs, this katana balances presence with manageability. The combination of snake-themed fittings, brown-and-black color palette, and high-gloss saya makes it a distinctive replica suited for display, gifting, or adding depth to a growing sword collection.