Wakizashi Sword Manganese Steel 20.47" Chrome Blade with Black Piano Lacquer Saya and Gold Tsuba

The 20.47-inch manganese steel nagasa is the centerpiece of this wakizashi, ground and finished to a chrome polish that highlights the undulating hamon line running the length of the blade. At 62 HRC, the steel holds its edge geometry well and presents with a bright, mirror-like surface that photographs distinctively. The full-tang design extends the steel through the entire handle assembly, ensuring the 30.7-inch piece holds together without flex between blade and grip. Explore more options in our Black Manganese Steel Wakizashi collection.

The tsuka is built on a wooden core wrapped in black same (ray skin), then bound with black ito cord in a traditional diamond wrap pattern. Gold-tone menuki sit beneath the braid at the grip points, adding a warm metallic accent that breaks the all-black palette without overcomplicating the design. Handle length measures 8.66 inches, giving the shorter wakizashi proportions a firm, controlled grip surface.

The black-and-gold alloy tsuba follows a round plain (marugata) profile - simple, flat, and well-fitted to the koshirae aesthetic. The gold-rimmed edge contrasts cleanly against the black body, while the surface carries subtle relief detailing visible on close inspection. Habaki and fittings maintain the same tonal palette, keeping the transition from blade to handle visually unified.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished with a piano lacquer coat in deep gloss black, producing a high-shine surface that mirrors its surroundings. At 22.04 inches, it fits the nagasa with a secure draw. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata, completing the monochromatic presentation. If you are drawn to dramatic blade aesthetics, the Black Flame Theme Blade Wakizashi collection offers related styles worth comparing.

Overall length is 30.7 inches and the piece weighs 2.2 lbs, sitting in the practical range for a wall display or shelf stand presentation. The koshirae-style fittings, piano lacquer saya, and 62 HRC manganese steel blade combine into a wakizashi that earns attention through material quality and consistent detail work rather than ornamental excess.