1090 Carbon Steel Katana with Gold Blade - Black Vine Saya, White Tsuba, Yellow Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from 1090 carbon steel and finished in a deep gold tone - a warm amber that catches light along the length of its curved profile. At 40.55 inches overall with a blade width of 1.259 inches, the geometry follows classical katana proportions while the gold surface treatment gives it a visual identity that stands apart from standard polished steel. Explore the full range of 1090 Carbon Steel Katana options to see how this steel grade shapes different builds.

The tsuka is wrapped in PU black samegawa as the base layer, providing texture and grip foundation. Over it, yellow ito cord is applied in a traditional diamond wrap, with the black samegawa peeking through at regular intervals to create the classic alternating pattern. The result is a handle that is both comfortable to hold and visually deliberate - the black and yellow pairing directly mirrors the sword's broader color story.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a rounded, multi-lobed floral form. The face is white with fine radiating relief lines across the surface, framed by a gold-tone rim. A subtle swirl motif sits at center. It bridges the gold blade and the white-wrapped tsuka without competing with either - functional as a handguard, refined as a design element.

The saya is constructed from lacquered hardwood in matte black, overlaid with a gold vine and branch pattern that spreads organically across the full length of the scabbard. A gold sageo is knotted at the koiguchi and wraps the upper portion of the saya, tying the hardware tones together. The vine motif gives the scabbard an organic, almost wild energy that contrasts the clean geometry of the blade.

At 2.8 lbs and shipping at 3.3 lbs in a 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inch package, this katana is built for display and collection. Every component - from the 1090 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords lineage of the blade to the hand-finished saya - is chosen for visual cohesion and material quality. Sword stand is not included.