Manganese Steel Katana with Geisha-Print Natural Wood Saya - Full Tang, Brown Ito, Black Tsuba

The blade is forged from manganese steel and finished to reveal a natural hamon along the edge - a flowing temper line that catches the light and gives the steel its distinctive two-tone character. The full-tang construction runs uninterrupted through the handle, providing solid balance at 41 inches overall length and 3 lb. The chrome-toned surface is hand-finished to a bright polish with the hamon remaining visible as a genuine feature of the forging process.

The tsuka is built over a hardwood core and wrapped in black PU samegawa, over which brown cotton ito is applied in a traditional diagonal diamond pattern. The wrap is firm and evenly tensioned from the kashira down to the fuchi, with a rich dark-brown tone that anchors the overall color palette. A matching brown sageo cord is tied at the kurigata for a cohesive finish.

The tsuba is a round black iron guard cut in an ornate scroll openwork design - the negative-space pattern creates strong visual contrast against the beige and brown of the surrounding fittings. A gold-toned fuchi separates the guard from the ito wrap, adding warmth to the otherwise dark handle assembly. Together the fittings follow a classic koshirae-style arrangement.

The saya is the most distinctive element of this piece. Cut from natural hardwood and lacquered in a pale beige base, the full length of the scabbard is hand-painted with a geisha portrait and lotus flower composition rendered in deep sepia and black ink tones. The imagery - a figure in traditional dress surrounded by blooms - gives the saya the quality of a painted scroll rather than a simple accessory. The brown sageo cord ties at the koiguchi end to complete the presentation. Collectors interested in similarly detailed scabbard work will find more options in our Large Samurai Sword collection.

This katana ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 4 lb shipping weight. The sword stand is not included. It is intended as a display and collector piece for those drawn to Japanese sword aesthetics and traditional koshirae craftsmanship. For shorter-format companions in a similar style, see our Handmade Katana Tanto collection.