1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Red Lacquer Saya - Black Cord Handle, Geometric Iron Tsuba

The blade on this katana is ground from 1060 carbon steel and hand-finished to a chrome polish that catches light across its full length. A visible hamon line traces the edge of the nagasa, the result of differential heat treatment that creates the characteristic wave pattern running from the hamachi to the kissaki. At 41 inches overall, the proportions follow traditional tachi-length geometry while keeping the piece manageable for display or handling. For collectors interested in this steel specification, our 1060 Steel Katana collection covers the full range of builds available in this carbon grade.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord - 10mm width - laid over a white PU samegawa base in the classic diamond-gap pattern visible in the product photos. The cord provides a firm, non-slip grip surface, and copper menuki fittings sit beneath the wrap at the traditional hand positions. The handle terminates at a black iron fuchi and kashira, keeping the hardware palette consistent throughout.

The tsuba is black iron with a geometric open-cutwork design - symmetrical voids punched through the plate in a repeating pattern that gives the guard visual depth without added weight. The seppa on either side are finished to match, and the overall guard assembly sits flush against both the blade collar and the tsuka fuchi.

The saya is built from hardwood lacquered in a deep red finish - a high-gloss coat that contrasts sharply against the chrome blade and black cord. A black sageo is tied at the kurigata in a traditional knot, and the kojiri (saya tip) is capped in matching black hardware. If the red saya colorway is specifically what drew you here, the Red Scabbard Japanese Samurai Swords collection offers additional options in this finish.

Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box at 5 lbs shipping weight. The sword arrives as a complete koshirae assembly - blade, tsuka, tsuba, and saya - ready for display on your own stand. Note that no sword stand is included with this piece.