1045 Carbon Steel Katana with Golden Blade and Blue-White Tsuka in White Speckled Saya

This katana features a 28.34-inch blade forged from 1045 carbon steel, clay tempered to 62 HRC hardness and finished in a distinctive golden tone. The warm bronze-gold color across the entire nagasa gives this piece an eye-catching presence, while the hand-sharpened edge runs cleanly from habaki to kissaki. For collectors seeking reliable 1045 Katana options, this steel grade offers a solid balance of carbon content and workability.

The 10.62-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in black real rayskin for texture and grip stability. Over the samegawa, blue-and-white ito cord is woven in a traditional diamond pattern, creating a striking visual rhythm. The variegated blue tones in the wrap - mixing cobalt, white, and navy threads - add character that sets this handle apart from single-color builds.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a gold-tone alloy tsuba with an elaborate bamboo leaf theme. The guard features layered bamboo stalks radiating from the center, framed by a finely notched rim that resembles gear teeth or chrysanthemum petals. This level of sculptural detail in the tsuba gives the katana a strong focal point between the golden blade and blue handle.

The hardwood saya measures 29.52 inches and wears a matte white lacquer finish splashed with irregular black speckles - a pattern that resembles ink splatter on fresh snow. A blue-and-white sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, matching the tsuka wrap and tying the entire color scheme together. Among White Scabbard Japanese Samurai Swords, this speckled finish stands out for its artistic edge.

With an overall length of 40.15 inches and a weight of 2.53 lbs, this katana carries well-proportioned balance between blade and fittings. The gold, blue, and white color palette creates a cohesive aesthetic suited for display mounting or themed collections. Note that the sword stand is not included.