Blue Manganese Steel Katana with Wave Hamon - Gray Ito Wrap and Snake Tsuba Collectible Sword

The blade is forged from manganese spring steel, clay tempered to achieve a visible wave-pattern hamon along its 28.74-inch length. Hardened to 58 HRC, the steel holds a refined edge while the deep blue finish gives the entire surface a striking tonal shift - lighter near the hamon line and darker toward the spine. The contrast between the bright edge and the rich blue body makes this one of the more visually dramatic pieces in the Blue Manganese Steel Katana collection.

The handle stretches 10.23 inches and is built on a full tang core wrapped in white real rayskin for texture and grip stability. Over the rayskin, gray ito cord is wound in a traditional diamond pattern, secured tightly with visible menuki accents beneath the wrap. The kashira at the pommel end features a braided gray cord knot that matches the overall cool-toned color scheme.

At the junction of blade and handle sits an alloy tsuba with a sculptural snake motif rendered in dark silver tones. The snake coils across the guard with dimensional detail visible from both sides. A gold-toned habaki collar sits just below the tsuba, adding a warm accent that breaks the otherwise silver-and-blue palette. A small black oval element sits at the blade collar area, adding another layer of visual interest.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished with a textured silver-gray surface that has an almost frosted or stone-like appearance. At 30.7 inches, it houses the full blade securely. A gray sageo cord is tied in a traditional knot around the kurikata, and a gold clan-style medallion is inset near the mouth of the scabbard, complementing the gold habaki on the blade side.

Overall, this katana measures 40.94 inches in total length and weighs 4.4 lbs. The cohesive gray-and-blue color scheme, paired with the snake tsuba and clay tempered wave hamon, positions it as a distinctive display piece within any Replica Katana collection. It ships with the sword and saya only - stand not included.