1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Black Blade, Ornate Scroll Iron Tsuba in Black-Gold

The blade on this katana is forged from 1060 carbon steel and finished with a deep black coating that runs the full 40.5-inch length. At 1.26 inches wide and ground to a refined edge, it carries the characteristic gentle curve of a traditional Japanese long sword. The full-tang construction runs through the handle core, giving the piece structural integrity from tip to pommel. For collectors interested in the broader 1060 Steel Katana category, this build represents a solid entry point into carbon steel construction.

The tsuka is shaped from a wood core and wrapped in PU white samegawa beneath a layer of black cotton ito in a traditional diamond hishi-gumi pattern. White menuki diamonds punctuate the wrap at regular intervals, creating the crisp black-and-white contrast visible across the full handle length. The gold-tone fuchi collar sits flush at the base of the wrap, providing a clean visual stop between handle and guard.

The tsuba is cast iron with an ornate scroll motif worked across its face in high relief. Black-gold coloring gives the piece weight and presence without competing with the blade's dark finish. The matching gold-tone habaki seats cleanly against the tsuba, aligning the guard and blade with minimal play.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in multiple coats of piano lacquer, producing a mirror-level gloss that reflects light along its entire black surface. A black sageo cord wraps the kurikata fitting and terminates in a structured decorative knot - visible in the product image just below the koiguchi. A black sageo bead secures the cord at the knot point. This sword is a strong example of the Black Metal Katana aesthetic, where blade, saya, and fittings are unified in a single dark palette.

Total assembled length is 40.5 inches with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. The koshirae-style presentation - coordinated fittings, lacquered saya, and patterned tsuka - makes this piece well suited to wall mounting or stand display. Sword stand not included.