High Manganese Steel Gold Blade Wakizashi with Snake Tsuba in Black-Gold Koshirae

The blade of this wakizashi is forged from high manganese steel and finished in a striking gold tone with a flame-pattern engraving that runs along the ji toward the kissaki. A defined hamon line traces the edge, giving the 51 cm nagasa the kind of visual detail typically associated with traditionally finished swords. The bronze-gold surface catches light differently from spine to edge, making the blade the clear focal point of the piece. For collectors drawn to distinctive nagasa finishes, the High Manganese Steel Wakizashi collection offers additional options in this category.

The handle is constructed full-tang, with the steel running completely through the tsuka for structural integrity. Black ito wraps the handle in a traditional diamond pattern, with gold-toned menuki seated beneath the cord at each lozenge opening. The same base beneath the wrap adds grip texture while maintaining the black-and-gold color pairing that defines this koshirae.

The tsuba is cast in a gold tone and features a snake theme - a coiled serpent rendered in detailed relief covers the guard's surface. The motif is consistent with classical Japanese sword fittings that drew on natural and mythological subjects, and here it serves as a visual bridge between the gold nagasa and the gold fittings throughout the handle assembly.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a black lacquer finish, presenting a clean, high-gloss surface. The black-and-yellow braided sageo is looped and knotted at the saya's mouth, with the loose ends tied traditionally and adding a second accent color that mirrors the handle's ito detail. This Black Saya Wakizashi pairing is a well-established aesthetic in Japanese sword koshirae.

Total length is 35 inches with a blade length of 51 cm and a handle length of 27 cm. Shipping weight is 4 lbs within a 37 x 4 x 4 inch package. The sword stand is not included. This piece is finished in a full koshirae style, making it a detailed reference piece for collectors interested in classical Japanese short-sword presentation.