1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Orange Ito, Phoenix Tsuba in Black-Gold - Full Tang Samurai Sword

The blade is forged from 1060 carbon steel, delivering a reliable hardness-to-toughness ratio suited for a full-tang construction. A wavy hamon line runs continuously along the length of the blade, catching light against the chrome-polished surface and giving the nagasa its most distinctive visual feature. At 40.55 inches overall and 1.259 inches at the widest point, the geometry follows traditional katana proportions without deviation. Browse the full range of 1060 Katana Sword options to compare profiles and finishes.

The tsuka is built over a hardwood core wrapped in black ray-skin, then bound with orange cotton ito in a tight diamond-pattern braid. Black menuki accent pieces are set beneath the ito at regular intervals, visible through the wrap and adding subtle texture to an already layered handle. The orange color reads as warm amber in direct light - consistent across the ito and the sageo cord below.

The tsuba is one of the more detailed elements in this assembly. Cast in alloy with a black-oxidized ground, it carries raised phoenix figures rendered in gold - birds in mid-flight arranged symmetrically around the nakago-ana. The gold relief stands out sharply against the dark base, giving the guard a presence that goes well beyond standard catalog fittings.

The saya is lacquered hardwood in a deep, even black finish. The orange sageo is knotted and tied at the kurigata in the traditional style, its warm tone creating a deliberate contrast against the black lacquer. The two-tone combination - black saya, orange cord - ties the overall colorway together and mirrors the handle wrapping above.

At 2.8 lb and shipping at 3.3 lb, this is a solidly built piece suited for display or collection. The full koshirae presentation - matched fittings, coordinated colorway, phoenix tsuba - makes it a coherent set rather than an assembly of generic parts. Collectors looking for alternatives in the same steel category can explore 1060 High Carbon Steel Samurai Sword for additional configurations.