Black Blade Katana in High Manganese Steel with Black-Gold Tsuba and Black-White Ito Wrap

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and finished in a deep black, with a hand-finished hamon line tracing the edge from habaki to tip. The contrast between the darkened steel body and the bright polished edge gives the blade a dramatic two-tone character that photographs well and displays even better. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, the proportions sit comfortably in the full-size katana range. Explore more options in our Red-black Manganese Steel Katana collection for similar blade finishes.

The tsuka is wrapped in black-white ito over a PU white samegawa base. The alternating diamond pattern formed by the wrap is tight and even, with the white samegawa peeking through the gaps in clean contrast. The handle assembly runs full tang, keeping the blade and handle structurally unified through the entire grip length.

The tsuba is iron, cut in an ornate scroll silhouette with a wavy, cloud-edged profile. The center features a gold-tone engraved mon motif - a kamon-style crest design that adds a formal, traditional reference point to the overall koshirae. The black iron body against the gold center creates a small but precise focal point right at the transition between blade and handle.

The saya is built from hardwood with a natural lacquer finish in black. The surface has a fine speckled texture visible across the scabbard body, giving it depth rather than a flat gloss. The black-white sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a braided two-tone wrap that echoes the ito color scheme and ties the full piece together visually. This piece also fits naturally alongside other pieces in the Black Scabbard Katana collection.

Packaged at 43 x 4 x 4 inches and ships at 4 lbs. Sword stand not included. Intended as a collectible and display piece.