1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Blue Blade & Dragonfly Tsuba - Black-Blue Tsuka

The blade on this katana is forged from 1060 carbon steel and treated with a full-length blue finish that shifts from a warm orange tone near the base to a vivid cobalt blue toward the tip. The gradient effect is visible from both sides and gives the piece a visual identity that stands apart from standard satin or polished finishes. The full-tang construction runs the entire length of the handle, giving the piece structural integrity throughout. At 41 inches overall and 4 lbs, it carries real presence without feeling unwieldy on a display stand.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord over a PU blue samegawa base, with the classic diamond wrap pattern exposing the blue ray-skin beneath in a black-and-blue contrast. Copper fittings reinforce the assembly at the habaki and collar, and the kashira cap at the pommel matches the dark hardware theme. The grip is firm and well-proportioned, with 10mm cotton cord offering consistent texture across the full wrap length.

At the blade's base, a dragonfly-themed tsuba in gold and silver alloy provides a focal point that rewards close inspection. The open-frame ironwork frames the dragonfly motif with clean negative space, and the two-tone gold-silver finish contrasts sharply against the black tsuka and blue blade. For collectors drawn to Dragonfly Theme Tsuba Katana designs, the metalwork here delivers genuine detail without being oversized or decorative in a generic sense.

The hardwood lacquer saya is one of the most visually distinctive elements of the piece. The body is finished in a deep black lacquer with an orange-to-black gradient zone in the lower third, accented with hand-painted brushstroke marks that suggest movement or flame. A black sageo cord wraps the kurigata in a standard knot, and a small gold accent at the cord fitting ties back to the tsuba's gold tones. This saya finish is closely related to the dragon-theme aesthetic found across Dragon Theme Scabbard Japanese Samurai Swords.

Overall dimensions place this katana at 41 inches with a shipping weight of 5 lbs, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box. The combination of a blue-finished 1060 carbon steel blade, painted hardwood saya, dragonfly tsuba, and black-blue tsuka wrap makes this a cohesive piece for collectors who want strong visual impact across every component. Sword stand is not included.