Shirasaya Katana in High Manganese Steel with Black-White Striped Saya - No Tsuba Design

The blade on this shirasaya katana is forged from high manganese steel and finished to a clean chrome polish. The full-tang construction runs the entire length of the handle, giving the piece solid structural integrity from tip to pommel. The nagasa carries a refined edge and a smooth surface that catches light evenly along its length - a straightforward expression of the shirasaya aesthetic without decorative engraving or additional surface treatment.

The tsuka follows the no-tsuba shirasaya convention, wrapping directly from blade to handle without a guard. The tsukamaki features alternating black and white cord bands in a bold horizontal stripe pattern - wide, evenly spaced blocks that read as a graphic, almost monochromatic design rather than a traditional diamond wrap. A gold-tone habaki sits at the base of the blade, providing both a mechanical fit and a warm metallic contrast against the black-and-white handle color scheme.

The saya is the visual anchor of this piece. Built from hardwood and finished with lacquer, it mirrors the tsuka's striping pattern exactly - wide white panels separated by black bands running the full length of the scabbard. The result is a continuous graphic line from saya tip to handle, unified by the same bold black-and-white contrast. If you're building out a Shirasaya Katana collection, the clean geometry of this saya makes it stand apart from traditionally lacquered pieces.

This design sits within the broader Full Tang Shirasaya Sword category - pieces that prioritize structural completeness alongside visual presentation. The absence of a tsuba is intentional to the shirasaya form, keeping the profile uninterrupted and the transition between handle and saya seamless when sheathed.

Overall length is 41 inches, weight is 3 lb, with a shipping package measuring 43 x 4 x 4 inches at 4 lb. Sword stand or holder is not included.