Spring Steel Katana with Red Blade, Black PU Leather Saya & Dragon Tsuba

The blade is the first thing that stops you - a full-tang spring steel construction finished in a deep, uniform red that runs from tip to tang without fade or banding. Spring steel's inherent flex tolerance makes it a practical choice for a display piece that won't suffer from accidental stress, and the precision-finished red surface gives it an unmistakable visual identity in any collection. If you're drawn to distinctive blade finishes, browse the full range of Red Blade Katana options available.

The tsuka is built on a PU black ray-skin (samegawa) foundation - the fine-grained texture locks the black cord tsuka-ito in place during wrapping and keeps it seated over time. The diamond-pattern ito wrap is tight and even, with small brass menuki details visible at the crossing points. The black color scheme on the handle creates a deliberate contrast against the red blade when drawn.

The silver-toned alloy tsuba is the fittings highlight of this koshirae set. Cast with a dragon motif in relief, it features open circular cutouts and detailed scale and cloud texturing across the surface. The antique silver finish reads as both aged and intentional - a design choice that anchors the sword's overall aesthetic rather than competing with the red blade.

The saya is hardwood core construction wrapped in black PU leather, giving it a smooth, consistent surface. A white sageo is mounted at the kurigata and tied in a traditional wrap pattern - the white cord against the black saya provides the same contrast logic as the blade against the handle. The fit between blade and saya is snug at the koiguchi.

Full specifications: overall length 40.55 in, blade width 1.259 in, blade thickness 0.275 in, weight 2.8 lbs. This piece fits naturally alongside other Spring Steel Samurai Sword builds for collectors building themed display sets or comparing material options across a collection.