Manganese Steel Katana with Bamboo Engraved Blade in Brown Leather Wrap & Matte Hardwood Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and given a bright chrome polish that lets the hand-engraved bamboo motif stand out with exceptional clarity. The engraving traces slender stalks and leaves from mid-blade toward the tip, giving the otherwise mirror-finished surface a quiet, organic character. At 41 inches overall, the proportions follow traditional katana geometry - enough length for a commanding presence on a display stand without feeling unwieldy in hand.

The tsuka is wrapped in brown leather using a classic diagonal cross-lace pattern, visible in both the close-up imagery and confirmed by the item data. Two mekugi pins lock the full tang blade securely into the hardwood handle core, keeping the assembly tight over time. The brown kashira cap at the pommel end matches the wrap color, finishing the handle with a clean, consistent look.

The gold-tone tsuba is oval-shaped and cast with a raised bamboo relief on its face - the same botanical theme repeated in the blade engraving. Fine border detailing around the tsuba rim adds depth without competing with the central motif. Paired with the warm brown leather of the tsuka, the gold fittings give the koshirae a grounded, earthy elegance rather than a flashy one. If you are building out a collection across different blade styles, our Authentic Katana selection includes additional options with varied tsuba themes and fittings.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a matte brown lacquer finish - no gloss, which keeps the surface texture visible and gives it a more subdued, traditional appearance compared to high-shine scabbards. The brown sageo cord is tied near the kurikata in a looped knot, adding an authentic koshirae detail and providing a functional attachment point. The coordinated brown-on-brown palette across saya, sageo, and tsuka wrap creates a coherent, monochromatic look that photographs well and displays cleanly.

Overall dimensions come in at 41 inches length and 4 pounds, shipped in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 5 pounds. This is a full-size katana replica built for collectors who want a complete, color-coordinated koshirae with a distinct bamboo motif running through both the blade and metalwork. For a broader look at what this style sits within, the Real Japanese Sword collection is worth exploring. Sword stand not included.