Spring Steel Katana with Geometric Gold-Brown Alloy Tsuba in Black Cord Handle & Brown Hardwood Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from spring steel, a high-carbon alloy recognized for its elasticity under load. Rather than snapping under lateral stress, the material flexes and returns - making it a practical choice for display pieces that may eventually see test cutting. The chrome-polished finish runs the full length of the nagasa, catching light cleanly along the flat and terminating in a well-defined chu-kissaki. Explore more options in the Spring Steel Katana collection.

The tsuka is built over a full tang construction, with real white samegawa providing the base layer before black cotton cord wrapping is applied in the traditional hineri-maki style. The diamonds formed by the wrap sit evenly spaced, revealing the samegawa texture underneath - a detail that separates hand-finished handles from mass-produced alternatives. Gold-tone menuki are set beneath the cord, adding a subtle metallic accent without disrupting grip integrity.

The tsuba is the most visually distinctive component of this koshirae. Cast from alloy and finished in a warm gold-brown tone, the circular guard features geometric cutout motifs that reference traditional Torii gate architecture. The layered negative space gives the design depth from any angle, and the warm gold-brown finish bridges the chrome blade and the dark tsuka without visual conflict.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and finished with premium lacquer in a rich brown tone - visible in the image as a deep reddish-brown that develops warmth under direct light. The Natural Wood Saya Katana collection covers similar saya construction styles for reference. Real horn koiguchi at the mouth and kojiri at the base handle the contact points where wear typically concentrates, reinforcing the saya at exactly the right locations. Black sageo cord is wrapped and knotted at the kurikata in a clean traditional style.

Overall length comes in at 40.5 inches with a blade width of 1.259 inches and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches. Shipping weight is 4 lb, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box. The sword stand is not included. This piece suits collectors drawn to koshirae-style fittings with a strong geometric identity and a restrained two-tone color palette.