1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Black Dragon Tsuba in Black and Red Cord Wrap - Full Tang Japanese Sword

This full tang katana is forged from 1060 carbon steel, a medium-carbon alloy valued for its balance of hardness and flexibility. The blade carries a black finish along its length, tapering to a polished edge that catches light at the kissaki. At 40.5 inches overall and 2.88 lbs, it delivers a well-distributed weight that feels purposeful in the hand or on a stand. The steel is hand-finished to produce a clean, refined edge that speaks to the care put into each piece.

The 11-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core and wrapped in black cotton cord over red PU samegawa, creating a striking diamond pattern where the red peeks through the black ito. This layered wrapping technique gives the handle both a secure texture and an eye-catching color accent. The kashira and other handle fittings are finished in black to keep the visual line seamless from pommel to guard.

At the junction of handle and blade sits a round alloy tsuba featuring a deeply carved dragon motif in blackened relief. The dragon winds through clouds and open cutwork sections, adding three-dimensional detail to the guard. A brass habaki collar provides a warm gold-tone accent just below the tsuba, offering the only warm metallic note in an otherwise all-black composition. Browse more Silver Dragon Tsuba Katana designs for similar motifs.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in premium natural black lacquer, producing a deep glossy surface that mirrors the blade's dark tone. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot, and the koiguchi fits snugly to the habaki for a satisfying draw and seat. The entire scabbard maintains the sword's monochromatic theme without interruption.

As a collectible piece in the 1060 Katana Sword family, this katana blends accessible 1060 carbon steel with thoughtful aesthetic choices - the red samegawa against black ito, the gold habaki against a blackened dragon tsuba, and the high-gloss saya unifying everything into a cohesive display piece. A sword bag is included for storage and transport. Please note that the sword stand is not included.