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 Black 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 Black Katana.

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.

Part of our Blue Steel Sword collection.