Black Manganese Steel Katana with Orange Dragon Saya - Brown Tsuka, Gold-Black Dragon Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and finished in a deep black, with a wavy gold hamon line tracing the entire length of the cutting edge. At 41 inches overall and 3 pounds, the sword carries real weight and presence - the kind that reads well both mounted on a wall and held in hand. The full-tang construction runs steel continuously from tip to pommel, giving the piece structural integrity that purely decorative alternatives often lack. If you're drawn to the Black Blade Katana Sword aesthetic, this piece delivers that look with detailed fittings to match.

The tsuka is wrapped in brown cotton ito over a black ray-skin base, forming the traditional diamond-lozenge pattern along the handle. The wrap is tight and even, with small brass menuki accents visible beneath the crossings. Handle length and geometry follow standard koshirae proportions, supporting a two-hand grip posture without feeling bulky.

The tsuba is one of the standout elements here. Cast in alloy and finished in gold and antiqued black, it features a full dragon relief across both faces - coiling figures, scaled bodies, and cloud motifs rendered with sharp definition. The contrast between bright gold highlights and the darkened recesses gives the guard a layered, carved appearance rather than a flat stamped look.

The saya is lacquered hardwood in a vivid orange, and the dragon theme continues here in bold crimson-black artwork printed across the body of the scabbard. The imagery is large-scale and graphic - multiple dragon forms visible along the length. A black-and-gold sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata in a decorative tassel finish, reinforcing the orange and gold color story of the full Orange Saya Japanese Samurai Swords koshirae.

Overall dimensions: 41 inches in length, 3 lbs. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box, shipping weight 4 lbs. Sword stand is not included. This piece is intended for collection and display.