Spring Steel Katana with Black Lacquer Saya - Brown Ito, Bronze Tsuba, Full Tang Blade

The blade of this spring steel katana is forged full-tang and finished to a smooth chrome surface, with a hand-sharpened edge that runs cleanly from the habaki to the tip. Spring steel provides a degree of flex and resilience well-suited to a collectible-grade piece, and the nagasa measures 40.5 cm in blade length - proportional and well-balanced for display or handling. If you're exploring the wider world of Hand Forged Japanese Sword options, this piece represents a solid entry into traditionally styled koshirae construction.

The tsuka is built over a full-tang core and wrapped in brown ito cord tied in the classic diamond (hishi) pattern over white samegawa (ray skin). The textured ray skin base adds grip depth, while the brown cotton ito provides a firm, comfortable hold. Gold-accent menuki sit beneath the wrap at the traditional positions, visible through the diamond openings and adding a refined detail to the handle.

The tsuba is round in profile with a bronze finish - clean and unadorned, in keeping with a restrained samurai aesthetic. The fuchi and habaki carry complementary warm-metal tones, and the natural buff-colored kashira anchors the base of the handle. Together, the fittings create a cohesive bronze-and-brown palette that reads as deliberate and well-matched.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a black lacquer finish - glossy and smooth, with no surface texture. Dark brown sageo cord is hand-tied at the kurigata in a traditional braided knot with decorative tasseled ends, adding visual weight to the mouth of the scabbard. The contrast between the matte-dark saya body and the braided cord detail gives the presentation a composed, classical look. This piece sits naturally alongside other Brown Katana styles that prioritize warm-toned koshirae.

Overall dimensions place the blade at 40.5 cm, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 in box with a shipping weight of 4 lb. The sword stand is not included. Designed for collectors who value traditional koshirae proportions, authentic-style fittings, and a clean spring steel construction over purely decorative shortcuts.