1045 Carbon Steel Black Blade Wakizashi with Woven Leather Saya and Iron Openwork Tsuba

This wakizashi is built around a full tang 1045 carbon steel blade finished in a deep, uniform black. The steel offers reliable hardness for a collectible-grade piece, and the dark coating gives the entire blade a sleek, understated profile from habaki to kissaki. At 31 inches overall and 3 pounds, it carries real presence without excessive weight.

The tsuka is wrapped in black ito cord using a traditional diamond-pattern technique over black PU samegawa. The wrap is tight and even, providing good texture and a secure grip feel. Black fuchi and kashira cap each end of the handle, keeping the overall color palette cohesive and dark.

The iron tsuba is one of the standout details on this piece. It features an openwork design with floral cutouts that allow light to pass through, creating visual depth against the black blade behind it. A gold-tone habaki sits just below the tsuba, engraved with fine scrollwork patterns that catch the eye and break up the otherwise monochrome scheme.

The saya is crafted with a black woven PU leather exterior that has a tight basket-weave texture running its full length. Near the koiguchi, a brown leather panel is laced with brown cord in a cross-stitch pattern, adding a warm accent that contrasts against the black body. This two-tone design gives the scabbard a distinctive look not often found on standard wakizashi mountings. Browse our full Black Wakizashi collection for more dark-themed options.

Whether displayed alongside other pieces from our Wakizashi Sword lineup or mounted on its own, this wakizashi delivers detailed craftsmanship across every fitting. The combination of black blade, iron openwork tsuba, gold-tone habaki, and woven leather saya creates a cohesive piece that rewards close inspection.