1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Red Ito Handle, Black Lacquer Saya and Cherry Blossom Tsuba

The blade is forged from 1060 carbon steel, ground to a full-tang profile and hand-finished to a chrome polish. A visible hamon line runs the length of the blade, catching light with a wavy, undulating pattern that adds depth to the otherwise mirror-bright surface. Overall length measures 40.16 in and the piece weighs 2.8 lb, giving it the balanced proportions associated with classical katana koshirae.

The tsuka is wrapped in red cotton ito over a PU white samegawa base. The tight diamond-pattern lacing leaves the samegawa visible at each crossing, and gold-toned menuki are seated beneath the wrap at traditional positions. The fuchi and kashira are finished in black, maintaining a consistent dark accent at both ends of the handle.

The black alloy tsuba is round and features cherry blossom cutout motifs evenly distributed across its face. The matte black finish on the tsuba reads as a quiet, deliberate contrast to the vivid red ito and the polished blade - classic koshirae pairing where each element reinforces the others. For more katana built around decorative tsuba designs, see our Replica Katana collection.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with a premium black lacquer coat, producing a smooth, deep gloss. A red sageo is tied at the kurikata in a layered knot, the cord color deliberately echoing the handle wrap and creating a unified red-and-black visual theme across the full piece.

At 40.16 in overall with a shipping weight of 3.3 lb, this katana is proportioned for wall mounting or shelf display within a koshirae collection. The 1060 carbon steel blade combined with the fully assembled fittings makes it a strong entry point in the 1060 Katana category - substantial enough in construction to satisfy collectors who want real steel, styled boldly enough to stand out in any display setting.