1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba - Black Lacquer Saya & White Ito
- Full-tang 1060 carbon steel blade with a visible hamon line, offering solid structural integrity and a hand-finished edge suited for display and collection.
- Black lacquered hardwood saya features hand-painted white dragon motifs near the kojiri, creating a bold contrast that makes the scabbard a visual centerpiece on its own.
- White cotton ito is tightly wrapped over genuine black ray-skin (samegawa) in a traditional diamond pattern, providing a secure, non-slip grip with authentic koshirae styling.
- White circular alloy tsuba showcases an intricately detailed dragon relief design, finished in polished silver tones that complement the chrome blade and white handle.
- Black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata in a classic style, adding functional detail and a sharp contrast against the glossy black saya surface.
- Overall length 40.55 in, blade width 1.259 in, weight 2.8 lb - balanced proportions designed for display presentation and koshirae appreciation.
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Product Details
The blade is forged from 1060 carbon steel in a full-tang construction, running the full length of the handle core for structural continuity. A flowing hamon line traces the edge of the chrome-polished surface, catching light with the subtle wave pattern typical of heat-treated high-carbon steel. At 40.55 inches overall with a blade width of 1.259 inches, the proportions follow classical katana geometry. Browse our full 1060 Katana Sword collection to compare blade profiles and finishes.
The tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in genuine black ray-skin (samegawa), then bound in white cotton ito using the traditional diamond-gap wrap. The pattern is tight and even, with small gold menuki accents visible beneath the crossing cords. A natural wood fuchi separates the handle from the tsuba, maintaining the warm tone contrast against the white ito.
The tsuba is a white alloy piece cast in a circular form with open cutwork and a highly detailed dragon relief. The dragon design wraps the guard with scaled body segments and expressive detailing - finished in a polished silver tone that pairs cleanly with both the chrome blade and the white handle wrap. This guard is the defining visual element of the koshirae.
The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in a deep gloss black lacquer. Near the kojiri, hand-painted white dragon and flame motifs stand out dramatically against the black ground - a design detail that mirrors the tsuba theme and gives the scabbard its own display value. A black sageo cord is fastened at the kurikata with a braided knot, completing the monochrome contrast scheme of the overall piece. For more options in this steel grade, see our 1060 High Carbon Steel Sword collection.
At 2.8 lb total weight with a shipping weight of 3.3 lb, this katana is packaged in a fitted box measuring 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches. The black-and-white dragon koshirae is a strong choice for collectors drawn to high-contrast Japanese aesthetics with cohesive thematic design across tsuba, saya, and ito.
- Full-tang 1060 carbon steel blade with a visible hamon line, offering solid structural integrity and a hand-finished edge suited for display and collection.
- Black lacquered hardwood saya features hand-painted white dragon motifs near the kojiri, creating a bold contrast that makes the scabbard a visual centerpiece on its own.
- White cotton ito is tightly wrapped over genuine black ray-skin (samegawa) in a traditional diamond pattern, providing a secure, non-slip grip with authentic koshirae styling.
- White circular alloy tsuba showcases an intricately detailed dragon relief design, finished in polished silver tones that complement the chrome blade and white handle.
- Black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata in a classic style, adding functional detail and a sharp contrast against the glossy black saya surface.
- Overall length 40.55 in, blade width 1.259 in, weight 2.8 lb - balanced proportions designed for display presentation and koshirae appreciation.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-G10681 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Mix-color |
| Primary Material | 1060 Carbon Steel |
| Saya Color | Black |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Lacquer |
| Saya Theme | Dragon |
| Tsuka Color | White |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Sageo Color | Black |
| Tsuba Color | White |
| Tsuba Theme | Dragon |
| Nagasa Hamon | Yes |
| Style | Koshirae |
| Dimensions | 40.6 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches |
| Weight | 2.8 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
