Manganese Steel Katana with Dark Red Lacquer Saya and Bronze Leaf Tsuba - Black & Red Wrap

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished to a polished chrome surface. Running full tang through the handle, it delivers the structural integrity collectors expect from a properly constructed replica. The edge is precision-finished along its full length, and the blade geometry follows the classic shinogi-zukuri cross-section that defines traditional Japanese sword craft. At 41 inches overall, it presents with excellent visual presence whether mounted on a stand or displayed flat.

The handle construction pairs a black ito cord wrap with PU red samegawa underneath, creating the signature diamond-window pattern across the tsuka. The contrast between the black outer cord and the deep red ray-skin beneath gives the grip a layered, two-tone depth that reads clearly even from a distance. The overall black-and-red color language carries consistently from handle to sageo.

The bronze alloy tsuba is the most visually distinctive component of this build. Cast in a flower and leaf theme, its surface shows organic, asymmetric relief work with a naturally aged bronze tone. This style of naturalistic tsuba design draws from classical Japanese koshirae aesthetics, where guards were often shaped around seasonal motifs. The gold-toned habaki collar provides a clean transition point between tsuba and blade.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in multiple coats of natural lacquer, producing the deep crimson-red tone visible in the images. A braided black-and-red sageo cord is attached at the kurikata and tied in a layered knot pattern - the cord color mirrors the handle wrap, completing the koshirae-style visual unity across the entire piece. If you're building out a Darkred Saya Japanese Samurai Swords display, this katana anchors the color palette well.

This katana ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 4 lbs shipping weight. The sword itself weighs 3 lbs and measures 41 inches in total length. It is a handcrafted collectible replica produced in the koshirae style, with every component - blade, tsuka, tsuba, and saya - selected for visual coherence. Sword stand not included. For collectors interested in exploring related color combinations, the Multi-colored Scabbard Katana collection offers additional options built around striking saya finishes.