1060 Carbon Steel Full Tang Katana with Black Glossy Saya and Gold Engraved Motif - Collectible Japanese Sword

Built around a 28.74-inch blade forged from 1060 carbon steel, this katana delivers a full tang construction with 62 HRC hardness. The chrome-finish blade displays a prominent hamon line running its length - a wavy temper pattern visible along the flat that catches light and adds visual depth. The hand-finished edge tapers to a clean kissaki point, as shown in the detailed tip close-up.

The 10.62-inch tsuka is wrapped in black cotton ito cord over genuine black rayskin, creating the classic diamond pattern seen in traditional Japanese sword construction. White rayskin nodes peek through the wrap gaps, offering both texture contrast and improved grip. Gold-tone brass fittings at the fuchi and kashira cap off the handle with refined metallic accents that complement the overall black-and-gold theme.

At the blade-handle junction sits a round alloy tsuba in a dark iron finish, featuring decorative openwork cutouts and a small brass sakura (cherry blossom) inlay on one face. This guard design balances negative space with solid metal, giving it a layered, dimensional look. The tsuba pairs naturally with other pieces in our Black 1060 Carbon Steel Katana collection.

The glossy black hardwood saya stretches 29.92 inches and features a gold-painted warrior motif engraved into the surface - a detailed figure depicted in traditional Japanese style. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata knob in a butterfly knot, adding a finishing touch to the scabbard. The lacquered surface has a mirror-like sheen that contrasts with the matte ito on the handle.

At 40.55 inches overall and 2.8 lbs, this katana is sized and weighted for display presence without excess bulk. The black, gold, and chrome color palette runs consistently from kashira to kojiri, making it a cohesive collectible suited for wall racks, sword stands, or themed arrangements alongside other Black Leather Handle Japanese Samurai Swords.