1060 Carbon Steel Tanto with Blue Blade - Black Cord Handle, Teal-Gold Lacquer Saya, Gold-White Tsuba

The blade of this tanto is forged from 1060 carbon steel and heat-treated to 62 HRC, producing a full tang construction with a deep blue finish that runs from habaki to tip. At 28.74 inches of blade length, the geometry holds the classic tanto profile - a clean, deliberate curve with a refined edge that rewards close inspection under direct light. The blue coloration is applied as a surface treatment that gives the steel a distinctive sapphire depth while maintaining the structural integrity of the carbon steel core. No hamon is present on this blade, keeping the visual focus entirely on the monochromatic blue finish.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is wrapped in traditional black cord over a foundation of real rayskin (samegawa) dyed black. White diamond-shaped menuki are set at regular intervals along the wrap, with gold accent detailing visible at the center of each - a detail confirmed by the close-up imagery. The combination of black ito, black samegawa, and white-gold menuki creates a high-contrast handle composition that complements the blue blade without competing with it.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a gold and white two-tone finish, featuring an ornate scroll pattern along its outer face. A circular mon motif is visible on the flat surface, and the fuchi collar below continues the gold tone to create a unified transition between guard and handle. This level of decorative detail in the fittings places the piece firmly in the koshirae tradition of fully mounted Japanese sword assemblies.

The saya is the visual centerpiece of the set. Constructed from hardwood and finished with a matte lacquer, its surface texture reads as teal-green with densely scattered gold flecks across the entire length - a speckled mineral effect that photographs distinctly and stands out on any display surface. The saya measures 29.92 inches and is fitted with a gold-tone kurigata through which a black sageo cord is looped and tied. Collectors exploring Blue Blade Hamidashi designs will recognize this saya treatment as part of a broader color-coordinated aesthetic.

Overall, the tanto measures 21.65 inches in total length and weighs 1.54 lb, keeping it compact and well-balanced for shelf or wall display. The complete package - blue blade, black-and-white handle, gold scroll tsuba, and teal-gold lacquer saya - forms a cohesive visual set. Collectors looking for similar short-blade formats can browse the Real Tanto collection for additional options in this category.