Manganese Steel Katana with Dragon-Engraved Blade, Black Wave Saya & Brown-Red Tsuka

The blade is forged from manganese steel and finished to a polished chrome tone that highlights every curve of the traditional katana geometry. Running along the flat is a hand-engraved dragon motif - fine linework etched directly into the steel rather than applied as a decal - giving the 41-inch overall length a visual focal point that rewards close inspection.

The tsuka is built around a full-tang core, keeping the blade and handle mechanically unified. The brown-red hardwood grip is wrapped in a diamond-pattern tsuka-ito that traces a clean chevron across the handle, creating both texture and a secure hold. A black fuchi and kashira frame each end of the wrap.

Separating handle from blade, the black iron tsuba follows a round openwork design with sculpted negative space on each side. A gold-toned seppa sits between the tsuba face and the habaki, pulling the warm tones of the handle hardware into dialogue with the chrome blade. The overall koshirae assembly reads as cohesive rather than assembled from mismatched parts.

The black lacquered hardwood saya is one of the most visually distinctive elements of this Japanese Sword Replica. The lacquer surface carries a wave-relief carving that runs the full length of the scabbard, catching light differently at each angle. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata, and a brass-ring fitting at the koiguchi adds a subtle metallic accent against the matte black lacquer.

At 41 inches overall and 4 lb, this katana sits in a practical size range for koshirae-style display. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch box at a 5 lb shipping weight, it arrives ready for immediate display. For collectors exploring coordinated display setups, our Authentic Samurai Katana collection offers complementary pieces in similar koshirae styles.