Spring Steel Black Katana with Gold Tsuba - Piano Lacquer Saya, Black Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from spring steel and finished to a bright chrome polish, running full-tang through the handle for solid, uninterrupted construction. The steel has been precision-finished by hand, with a geometry that tapers cleanly toward the tip - visible in the crisp kissaki profile shown in the detail shots. A small engraved diamond mark near the base of the blade adds a subtle maker's touch.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord over a foundation of real white samegawa (ray skin), which gives the grip its characteristic texture and grip under the wrap. Gold copper menuki are seated beneath the cord at the traditional positions, adding a warm metallic accent against the black wrap. The handle construction follows the koshirae style throughout.

At the blade-handle junction sits a round, plain-style alloy tsuba in a warm gold tone. Its smooth face is accented with a series of small circular perforations around the rim - visible clearly in the close-up image - giving it visual weight without ornate decoration. The gold color is consistent with the menuki and habaki, tying the fittings together as a set.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in piano lacquer, producing a high-gloss black surface that reflects light evenly along its length. Real horn is used for the koiguchi (mouth) and kojiri (tip cap), both finished in dark tones that blend with the saya body. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata in a traditional knot, as shown in the detail panel. For more designs in this finish and steel combination, browse our Black Spring Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

Overall length is 40.5 inches. The sword ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 4 lbs. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in wrap tension and finish tone are a natural characteristic of hand production. Note: sword stand or holder is not included. If you prefer a broader range of traditional koshirae styles, explore our Traditional Katana collection.