1095 Carbon Steel Katana with Black Leather Saya - Diamond-Wrapped Handle, Iron Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel and hand-finished to a bright chrome-polished surface, showcasing a clean, even geometry along its full length. The steel is treated to achieve a reliable balance of hardness and durability suited for a serious display piece or collector addition. Each blade is individually worked by experienced swordsmiths drawing on traditional forging techniques, so minor variation between pieces is a natural mark of handcrafted production.

The tsuka is wrapped in black synthetic cord in a tight diamond-pattern (hishigami) style, providing a firm, structured grip. Two silver mekugi pins pass through the handle to lock the full tang securely in place - a construction detail visible in the close-up imagery and consistent with time-honored Japanese assembly methods.

The black iron tsuba features a cut-out silhouette design with a rounded, multi-lobe form - a classic Japanese motif executed in matte black iron. Its compact profile sits cleanly against both blade and handle, and its plain, understated finish keeps the all-black color theme consistent across the entire sword.

The saya is covered in black PU leather wrapped in the same tight diamond-pattern texture as the tsuka, creating a visually unified set. A small black sageo loop and a silver retention fitting at the mouth of the scabbard complete the fittings. If you are looking at other pieces in a similar style, the Black Spring Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection covers comparable all-black builds worth exploring.

Overall length is 41 inches and total weight is 4 lbs. The sword ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 in package. No display stand is included. For collectors comparing options across the full range of handcrafted katana, the Best Katana collection is a useful reference point.