1065 Carbon Steel Katana with Black Blade - Chrysanthemum Tsuba, Natural Wood Saya

The blade is forged from 1065 carbon steel and finished in a deep black that runs from the kissaki to the habaki. A defined hamon traces the edge in a raging-fire profile, creating a sharp visual contrast against the darkened ji. The steel is precision-finished and carries the characteristic geometry of a traditional katana - a controlled sori, a clean shinogi ridge, and a pointed boshi at the tip. For collectors interested in the broader range of Black Katana Sword options, this blade's dark finish and hamon combination represents one of the more visually dramatic configurations available.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang core, ensuring structural continuity from blade through handle. White PU samegawa wraps the wooden core, and over it, black cotton ito is bound in a traditional diamond-pattern, producing the high-contrast black-and-white visual that defines the handle's character. The menuki sit under the ito at the standard positions, adding dimension to the grip wrap.

Separating blade from handle is a gold-bronze alloy tsuba cast in a chrysanthemum petal motif. The openwork design lets light pass through the negative space between petals, and the aged gold-bronze tone provides warm contrast against both the black blade and the pale saya. The fuchi and kashira finish out the fittings in coordinating metal tones.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and finished with a lacquer that reveals the wood's swirling grain in cream, tan, and soft gray tones - a marble-style effect that gives each scabbard a one-of-a-kind surface. A black sageo cord wraps the kurigata in a clean double-loop. As part of the Samurai Sword Replica category, this piece follows traditional koshirae-style assembly from blade to saya tip.

Overall length is 41 inches and the piece weighs 3 lb, shipped in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch box at 4 lb. The koshirae-style presentation and the interplay of black blade, gold-bronze chrysanthemum tsuba, and marble natural wood saya make this a standout piece for collectors who prioritize visual contrast and thematic cohesion. Sword stand is not included.