Manganese Steel Ninjato with Dragon Head Handle in Blue Hardwood Lacquer Saya

The blade on this ninjato is forged from manganese steel and finished to a bright chrome polish, running straight and true in classic ninjato form. Full-tang construction means the steel extends through the entire length of the handle, giving the piece a solid, unified feel. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, it carries the weight and presence you'd expect from a serious replica in this style. No hamon line is present - the blade surface is clean and mirror-bright.

The tsuka is one of the most distinctive features of this piece. A sculpted dragon head caps the pommel end, rendered in dark blue-black tones with fine scale texture and an open-mouthed expression. The handle body is wrapped in black cord over a black-blue foundation, giving the grip a rich layered depth that reads as almost iridescent under direct light. The cord wrap is dense and tight, consistent from collar to pommel.

At the blade collar, a gold-toned chrysanthemum habaki sits cleanly between the tsuka and tsuba, adding a warm metallic accent against the darker surrounding components. The tsuba itself is cast alloy in a black and silver finish, featuring a dragon theme with deeply carved cloud and figure relief work - the same dragon motif that runs through the entire koshirae. Explore the full Dragon Theme Ninjato collection to see related pieces built around this design language.

The saya is lacquered hardwood in a deep blue finish with visible wood-grain striping that gives it a textured, dimensional appearance rather than a flat painted look. Black sageo cord is wrapped and knotted at the kurikata in a traditional style, with small blue accent beads visible at the knot points. The blue of the saya coordinates directly with the handle tones, creating a cohesive color story across the full piece. If this colorway appeals to you, the Dark Blue Ninja Sword collection features additional options in this palette.

Overall dimensions: 41 inches length, shipping weight 4 lbs, packaged at 43 x 4 x 4 inches. The sword stand is not included. This piece is intended as a collectible replica and display piece, suited for collectors interested in dragon-themed Japanese sword koshirae or the ninjato form.