Blue Blade Katana in Manganese Steel with Gold Engraved Patterns and Red Crocodile-Textured Saya

This katana features a 28.74-inch manganese steel blade with a deep blue finish and gold engraved motifs running from the habaki to the kissaki. The steel is hardened to 58 HRC, and the full tang construction ensures structural integrity throughout. Each gold pattern is individually applied to the blade surface, creating a dramatic contrast against the dark blue ground that catches the eye from every angle.

The tsuka measures 10.23 inches and is built on a full tang core wrapped in white PU rayskin, then tightly bound in black cord with red PU samegawa diamonds visible between the wraps. This layered construction provides both visual depth and a firm, textured grip. The kashira at the pommel end is finished in black to frame the handle cleanly.

At the center of the sword sits a real copper tsuba in a gold-tone finish, featuring an intricate floral openwork pattern with a black iron outer ring. The design allows light to pass through the cutouts, giving the guard a three-dimensional quality. This is among the most distinctive elements of the piece and pairs well with other entries in our Blue Sharp Katana collection.

The 30.7-inch hardwood saya is wrapped in red PU leather with a raised crocodile-scale texture and sealed with a piano lacquer finish for a glossy, refined surface. A black sageo cord is tied in a traditional knot around the kurikata, securing the saya during display. The bold red tone of the saya against the blue blade creates a vivid two-tone presentation that stands out in any Red Katana display.

Weighing 4.4 lbs in total, this katana balances visual impact with solid craftsmanship. The combination of blue-finished manganese steel, gold engravings, copper fittings, and red crocodile-textured saya makes it a distinctive replica for collectors who appreciate bold color contrast and detailed metalwork in their Japanese sword displays.