1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Red-Purple Blade, Red Tsuka-Ito & Black-Red Lacquered Saya

The blade is forged from full-tang 1060 carbon steel and finished in a dramatic red-purple gradient that shifts from deep crimson at the spine to a bright silver edge. A continuous wavy hamon line traces the entire cutting edge, catching light at every angle and giving the blade a visual depth that sets it apart from standard polished finishes. Browse the full Purple Blade Katana collection to see related colorways and steel options.

The tsuka is built on a hardwood core and wrapped first in PU red samegawa for grip texture, then covered with tight red ito in a classic diamond-lace pattern. The wrap is consistent and firm along the full handle length, and the gold-accented menuki sit cleanly beneath the cord without creating pressure points.

The black alloy tsuba features a square-within-circle silhouette with a raised gold geometric mon at its center - a clean, graphic design that reads clearly against the red tsuka-ito above it. The fuchi and kashira match in black alloy, keeping the fitting set visually unified from collar to pommel.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a black-to-red lacquer that mirrors the blade's own color story. The surface is smooth and even, with no brush marks or uneven coverage visible at the throat or tip. A dark red sageo is tied at the kurigata in a layered decorative knot with brushed fringe ends - the most elaborate detail on the entire piece and a deliberate contrast against the glossy black-red lacquer beneath it.

Overall length is 40.15 inches, blade width is 1.259 inches, and the piece weighs 2.8 lbs - proportions consistent with a full-size katana replica intended for display or collection. If you are exploring similar steel options, the 1060 Katana collection covers a wide range of builds at this steel grade.