1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Purple Blade in Red Bamboo-Style Saya - Phoenix Bronze Tsuba

The blade is forged from 1060 carbon steel - a high-carbon alloy prized for its balance of toughness and edge retention. Finished in a deep purple tone, the surface carries a flowing hamon line that traces the full length of the edge, adding visual texture to an already dramatic profile. At 40.55 inches overall with a 1.259-inch blade width and 0.275-inch spine, the geometry is built for a katana's characteristic single-edge curve. Explore the full range in our Purple Blade Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

The tsuka (handle) is constructed from hardwood and dressed in PU red ray-skin beneath a hand-applied red cord wrap. The traditional diamond-pattern wrapping locks the samegawa in place and creates a gripping surface that stays secure through repeated handling. Silver menuki accents are visible beneath the cord, adding subtle detail consistent with classical koshirae construction.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a phoenix motif, finished in a bronze tone with deep relief carving across the bird's spread wings and tail feathers. The warm patina of the bronze reads as a deliberate contrast point against the red fittings, grounding the otherwise bold color palette with a note of antique character.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and lacquered in red, segmented in a bamboo-joint pattern that breaks the surface into defined sections. The black koiguchi (mouth fitting) provides a clean transition at the entry point, and the saya maintains a tight, consistent fit around the blade. A red sageo cord is tied at the kurigata for a fully color-coordinated presentation. Browse our 1060 Katana collection for more options in this steel.

At 2.8 lb. with a shipping weight of 3.3 lb., this katana presents well both mounted on a display stand and handled for form practice. The all-red koshirae with purple blade and bronze tsuba makes it a strong visual statement - one that holds up to close inspection as much as it does across a room.