1060 Carbon Steel Tanto in Blue Blade with Black Lacquer Saya and Gold Tsuba

The blade is forged from full-tang 1060 carbon steel, running 28.74 inches in length with a width of 1.259 inches and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches. Heat-treated to a hardness of 62 HRC, the steel carries a deep blue finish that shifts from teal at the base to midnight blue at the tip - a visually dramatic treatment that also adds a layer of surface protection. The edge is hand-finished and sharpened, giving it a clean, consistent profile suited to collectors who want both form and integrity in one piece. For a wider selection of short-format Japanese swords, explore our Short Tanto collection.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is built over a full-tang core, ensuring structural continuity between blade and handle. Real rayskin samegawa in black wraps the wooden core, providing a tactile, pebbled foundation beneath the cord wrap. The ito is dark blue with gold accent stitching running along its length, wound in the traditional diamond pattern with black menuki ornaments visible beneath the wrap - visible in the close-up imagery and consistent with koshirae-style fittings.

The tsuba is cast from alloy with a black base and features an ornate scroll design in raised gold-tone relief. A silver-edged collar ring separates the guard from the habaki, adding a subtle metallic contrast at the blade transition. The fuchi matches the dark aesthetic with complementary gold detailing, maintaining visual flow from guard to handle.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with a matte black natural lacquer coat, measuring 29.92 inches. The surface is smooth and even, with a kurigata fitted to accept the sageo. The dark blue sageo is laced in a decorative koshirae knot with gold thread accents that echo the handle wrap - tying the entire mounting together in a consistent navy-and-gold palette against the black lacquer. If the blue-flame aesthetic resonates, browse our Blue Flame Theme Blade Hamidashi collection for related styles.

Overall length is 40.55 inches with a total weight of 1.54 lb, shipped in a package measuring 23.6 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches at a shipping weight of 2.2 lb. This tanto is finished in koshirae style throughout - the blade, fittings, saya, and sageo are coordinated as a complete set, making it a strong addition to any Japanese sword display.