T10 Steel Katana with Purple Blade in Red Lacquered Saya - Gold Chrysanthemum Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished with a distinctive purple coloring along the nagasa. A hamon line runs the length of the blade, and the hand-finished edge reflects light with a clean, refined contrast between the polished edge and the darker body. At 40.5 inches overall and 3.17 pounds, the proportions sit well within standard katana parameters for a display-grade piece.

The tsuka is wrapped in a black and red diamond-pattern cord over red samegawa, with small menuki accents visible at the wrap gaps. The grip is firm and traditionally structured, with the black outer cord creating a defined contrast against the red underlayer - a color combination that carries through the entire koshirae.

The gold-tone tsuba is one of the most detailed elements of this build. Cast in a circular openwork format, it features chrysanthemum blooms and a central relief motif surrounded by negative-space cutouts. The warm gold finish reads clearly against both the black tsuka and the steel of the blade, making it a visual anchor for the whole assembly. Explore more options in our Purple And Red Katana Sword collection.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in a deep red lacquer applied by hand. Running along the body of the saya are silver bamboo illustrations - painted details that give the scabbard a distinctly artistic quality rather than a plain lacquered finish. A red sageo cord with black accent banding is tied at the koiguchi, adding a final layer of color coordination to the piece.

This katana weighs 3.17 lbs and ships in a 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14-inch package at 4.4 lbs shipping weight. The full koshirae - purple blade, gold chrysanthemum tsuba, red bamboo saya, and black-red tsuka - makes it a cohesive and visually complete piece for collectors drawn to Purple Blade Japanese Samurai Swords. Sword stand is not included.