Full Tang Katana with Copper Tsuba in Manganese Steel - Black Saya & Cord Handle

The blade is forged from manganese steel and ground to a precision finish, displaying a clean hamon line along the edge. The chrome-polished nagasa reflects light evenly across its surface, with a well-defined kissaki and consistent geometry from base to tip. The steel's character shows clearly in close inspection - consistent grind lines and a hand-finished edge that reflects careful post-forge work.

The tsuka is built on a full tang foundation secured by dual bamboo mekugi pegs. Black PU samegawa provides grip texture beneath the tightly wrapped black ito, which follows a traditional diagonal pattern down the length of the handle. Copper-tone fuchi and kashira cap each end, linking the handle visually to the guard.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Hand-carved from copper, it features a dense geometric honeycomb pattern with openwork cutouts throughout the plate. A gold-accented dragon detail sits at the center seppa-dai, adding a layer of classical Japanese motif to the otherwise bold geometric design. The warm copper finish stands out sharply against the black koshirae. Explore more styles in our Authentic Japanese Samurai Sword collection.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished in a smooth black lacquer coat. The black sageo cord is attached at the kurikata and tied in a clean knot, ready for display or storage. Black koiguchi and kojiri fittings complete the scabbard's clean, uniform look. If you are looking for similar pieces, browse our Black Steel Katana collection for additional options.

With a shipping package measuring 43 inches in length and a shipping weight of 4 lb, this katana is a well-proportioned full koshirae piece suited for display or collection. The contrast between the black lacquered saya, tightly wound black ito, and the copper tsuba creates a cohesive aesthetic that leans into classic samurai sword design with a bold material accent.