Manganese Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba, Orange Tsuka & Black Honeycomb Saya - Full Tang

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and ground to a polished chrome finish, with a defined hamon line running along the edge that catches light at every angle. The hand-finished bevel gives the blade a clean, purposeful profile in the traditional katana curve, tapering to a refined point. At 41 inches overall and 4 lbs, it carries real presence without sacrificing balance.

The tsuka is wrapped in orange ito over a textured base, following the classic diamond-pattern binding that locks the grip firmly in place across the full tang. The warm orange tone of the handle stands out against the darker fittings, creating the mixed-color contrast central to this sword's visual identity. The fuchi at the base of the handle echoes the copper-bronze tones found throughout the koshirae.

The black iron tsuba is the focal point of the fittings - cast with a full dragon motif in high-relief carving that wraps the entire guard surface. The dimensional detail of the dragon design is clear even at a glance, with scales and form rendered in sharp relief against the dark iron ground. This style of tsuba is a defining element of the koshirae aesthetic and places the piece firmly within the tradition of Old Japanese Katana craftsmanship.

The hardwood lacquer saya is finished in black with an all-over hexagonal honeycomb texture that gives the scabbard a distinctive tactile surface unlike standard smooth lacquer. A bronze floral kurigata ring is mounted mid-saya for sageo cord attachment, its aged gold tone providing a refined accent against the dark ground. The black sageo cord coordinates with the overall color scheme. This saya finish places it among the more distinctive options in the Leather Manganese Steel Katana category for collectors seeking visual variety.

With an overall length of 41 inches, shipping weight of 5 lbs, and a package size of 43 x 4 x 4 inches, this piece arrives ready for wall display or case presentation. The sword stand or holder is not included. The koshirae-style assembly - dragon tsuba, orange tsuka, honeycomb saya, and bronze hardware - makes it a cohesive collector piece with strong visual identity from tip to kojiri.