Manganese Steel Black Blade Wakizashi with Orange Hardwood Saya - Dragon Tsuba, Brown Ito

The blade on this wakizashi is forged from high manganese steel and finished in a deep black polish that makes the hamon stand out clearly along the edge. That wavy temper line - running the full 31-inch length of the piece - is one of the defining visual signatures of traditional Japanese sword craft, and on this piece it reads crisp and consistent against the darkened surface. The full-tang construction runs the steel through the entire handle assembly, giving the piece solid structural integrity whether it's mounted on a stand or being handled.

The tsuka is wrapped in brown ito over a textured samegawa base, with the diamond pattern sitting tight and even from collar to pommel. The wrap color pulls warm against the black blade, and the contrast between the two elements gives the handle strong visual presence. At 31 inches overall and 3 pounds, the piece has the balanced weight you'd expect from a properly assembled wakizashi rather than something hollow or flimsy.

The tsuba is where this piece makes its clearest design statement. Cast in gold-and-black alloy, the guard features a dragon motif sculpted in relief - the figure curves around the opening with enough detail in the scales and claws to reward a close look. A silver-toned habaki collar sits between the guard and blade, keeping the fit clean at the transition point. For collectors drawn to Black Blade Wakizashi with strong fittings, the dragon tsuba here sets this piece apart from plainer guard designs.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and finished in a warm orange-brown tone with a fine sandy surface texture - visually it reads closer to a rich amber-brown than a flat color, and the lacquer brings out the grain beneath. The sageo cord tied at the kurigata is braided in brown and yellow, which picks up both the ito color and the gold tone of the tsuba fittings. It's a detail that ties the whole color scheme together deliberately rather than by accident. Collectors browsing Orange T10 Carbon Steel Wakizashi will recognize this warm-toned saya palette as a recurring element in Japanese sword aesthetics.

Overall length is 31 inches and shipping weight is 4 pounds including packaging. The piece arrives in a box measuring 33 x 4 x 4 inches. No sword stand is included. This is a collector's replica intended for display and appreciation - the craftsmanship reflects a koshirae style assembly with matched fittings and a consistent aesthetic across every component.