1090 Carbon Steel Katana with Red Lacquer Saya, Silver Floral Tsuba & Red Ito Wrap

The blade on this katana is forged from 1090 carbon steel, ground to a hand-finished edge with a distinct hamon line running its length. Finished in a dark chrome tone, the 40.55-inch overall profile carries a slim 1.259-inch width and a spine height of 0.275 inches - proportions that give it a properly tapered, authentic silhouette. At 2.8 lb, the sword balances well in hand without feeling unwieldy. Browse the full Red 1090 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection for related builds.;

The tsuka is built on a full-tang construction, with the grip surface layered first in PU red samegawa that provides the traditional raised-node texture, then wrapped over with red leather ito in a closely spaced diamond pattern. Small red menuki accents sit beneath the ito wrap, following traditional koshirae placement. The result is a handle that reads as a deep, consistent red from pommel to collar.

The tsuba is cast from silver-tone alloy and shaped in a rounded square form with notched edges. The face is carved in high relief with a dense floral and botanical scroll design - vines, blossoms, and foliage filling every section with fine detail. A gold-tone fuchi at the collar base transitions cleanly between the tsuba and the ito wrap, anchoring the silver-and-red color relationship across the entire fitting set.

The saya is carved from hardwood and finished with multiple coats of premium natural lacquer in a deep red. Evenly spaced gold accent bands ring the scabbard at regular intervals down its length, and a twisted black sageo cord is fitted at the kurikata for carry or display. The lacquer surface has a high-gloss polish that reflects light cleanly and contrasts sharply against the dark blade when drawn. Explore more options in the Real Red Katana collection.

This is a complete koshirae-style katana built around a consistent red-and-gold color scheme with silver fittings as an accent. Packaged at 3.3 lb shipping weight in a 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5-inch box. Sword stand not included.