1060 Carbon Steel Katana with White Hardwood Saya - Brown Ito, Gold Dragon Tsuba, Hamon Blade

The blade on this katana is forged from 1060 carbon steel, hand-finished to a chrome polish that makes the hamon line clearly visible along the edge. That wavy temper line runs the full length of the blade, catching light differently at every angle - the kind of detail that only shows up on individually finished pieces. The full-tang construction keeps the blade and handle locked as a single unit from tip to pommel, contributing to the solid 4 lb balance across the 41-inch overall length. If you're building out a White 1060 Carbon Steel Katana collection, this blade's hamon and chrome finish make it a standout piece.

The tsuka is wrapped in brown cotton ito in the traditional diamond-gap pattern over a white PU samegawa base. Copper fittings at the kashira reinforce the wrap ends, and the overall grip feel is firm without being stiff - the 10mm ito width and tight binding keep the hand seated naturally.

The tsuba is a gold-tone alloy dragon design with open-work relief carving. The dragon motif is detailed and three-dimensional, with the gold finish providing warm contrast against the darker blade and the brown ito. It sits flush in the habaki and doesn't rattle - the fit between guard and blade is clean and tight.

The saya is white natural hardwood, and the wood grain shows through the finish rather than being buried under opaque lacquer. That natural variation in the grain gives each saya a slightly different character. A brown sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata, which is finished in black buffalo horn. For collectors focused on White Hardwood Japanese Samurai Swords, the grain detail and brown cord pairing on this saya are worth examining closely.

Overall dimensions: 41 inches in total length, 4 lbs. Ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 5 lbs shipping weight. Sword stand is not included.