Manganese Steel Black Blade Straight Sword with Dragon Tsuba - Dark Blue Ito, Lacquer Saya

The manganese steel blade on this straight sword is finished in a striking black tone, with a visible hamon line tracing the edge and a serrated spine that gives the profile an aggressive, unmistakable silhouette. The full-length blade runs 41 inches overall, keeping the geometry true to classical Chinese straight-sword proportions while delivering the hand-finished detail that collectors look for. If you appreciate bold black-blade aesthetics, our Black Song Dynasty Swords collection offers several closely related styles worth exploring.

The handle is built on a full tang core and wrapped in dark blue ito laced in the traditional diamond pattern over a white PU samegawa base. The contrast between the deep navy cord and the pale underlayer creates a clean, graphic look that holds up at any display distance. A white alloy collar (fuchi) completes the transition between blade and handle with a polished silver-white finish.

The tsuba is one of the most eye-catching components of this build - a white alloy plate with openwork dragon relief carving, paired with a gold-tone rectangular habaki that bridges the guard to the blade. The white-and-gold pairing stands out clearly against the dark blade and navy handle, making it a natural focal point for any display arrangement.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a premium natural black lacquer with a fine gold-fleck texture visible across the surface. A mixed brown-blue sageo cord is hand-knotted at the koiguchi, adding a warm counterpoint to the otherwise dark palette. The kojiri tip is capped in white alloy matching the fuchi, tying the full koshirae together. For collectors drawn to this style, the Black Demon Slayer Sword collection features additional black-finish koshirae builds in a similar spirit.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, this sword is well-suited for horizontal wall mounting, vertical stand display, or shelf arrangement. It ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box at 4 lbs - sized to protect the saya and cord during transit. Note that a sword stand is not included.