1060 Carbon Steel Blue Blade Katana with Skull Tsuba in Black Lacquered Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword

This full tang katana features a 28.74-inch blade forged from 1060 carbon steel, hardened to 62 HRC. The steel carries a deep blue tint across the entire surface, and a dragon engraving runs along the flat of the blade, catching light against the polished finish. The edge is sharpened and tapers to a clean kissaki point, showcasing careful hand-finishing throughout the grind.

The 10.62-inch tsuka is built over real black rayskin and wrapped tightly in black cotton ito cord using a traditional diamond pattern. The wrap provides texture and visual consistency with the sword's dark color scheme. A small gold menuki accent sits beneath the cord layers, visible through the gaps in the wrap.

At the guard position, a round alloy tsuba features a three-dimensional skull sculpted in silver tone, flanked by a gold-tone habaki collar with engraved linear detailing. The skull motif is rendered with fine anatomical detail, making this tsuba the sword's most distinctive design element. Collectors drawn to bold thematic guards will find this piece especially appealing among our Handmade Katana Sword selection.

The black hardwood saya is coated in high-gloss lacquer and decorated with scattered white floral and leaf patterns that contrast sharply against the dark surface. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, and the koiguchi fits snugly around the habaki for a secure draw. The saya measures 29.92 inches and protects the blade during storage.

With an overall length of 40.55 inches and a weight of 2.8 lbs, this katana balances well in hand and presents impressively on a stand. The cohesive black-and-blue color palette - from the tinted blade through the ito wrap to the lacquered saya - gives the piece a unified, dramatic look suited for display. Browse more options in our Blue 1060 Carbon Steel Katana collection.