1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Red Ito, Black Lacquer Saya and Gold-Black Ornate Scroll Tsuba

The blade is forged from 1060 carbon steel, hand-finished to a bright chrome polish with a visible hamon line tracing the edge. The steel offers solid hardness and a clean geometry suited to collectors who appreciate traditional katana proportions - straight bo-hi geometry, a controlled sori curve, and a sharp kissaki point that holds its form cleanly.

The tsuka is wrapped in red cotton ito over black PU samegawa in a tight diamond pattern. Gold menuki ornaments are set into the wrap at evenly spaced intervals, adding small flashes of color that catch the light. The full tang runs through the entire handle, secured with mekugi pins in the traditional manner for a solid, rattle-free fit.

The gold and black iron tsuba carries an ornate scroll design across its face - an intricate pattern that suits the bold color contrast of the overall koshirae. The fuchi and kashira match in finish, tying the handle fittings together into a unified look that complements the red-and-black palette throughout. Browse our Red Samurai Sword collection for more builds using this color scheme.

The saya is constructed from hardwood finished in a high-gloss black lacquer coat, with a red sageo cord knotted at the kurigata. The contrast between the matte red cord and the polished black surface is one of the defining visual details of this build. A matching red koiguchi wrap reinforces the mouth of the saya for a clean, finished presentation.

At 41 inches overall and 4 lbs, this is a full-size katana in traditional koshirae configuration. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in wrap tension and fittings are a natural part of the process. If you enjoy exploring varied handle and saya combinations, the Multi-colored Japanese Samurai Swords collection offers a wide range of builds worth comparing. Sword stand not included.