Manganese Steel Dark Red Blade Wakizashi with Snake Tsuba in Black Lacquer Saya - Red-White Sageo

The blade of this wakizashi is forged from high manganese steel and finished in a deep dark red tone that catches light with a warm, almost lacquered glow. At 31 inches overall and 3 pounds, the full-tang construction runs the length of the handle for solid structural integrity, while the hand-finished edge reflects the care of traditionally trained swordsmiths. Collectors drawn to Red Manganese Steel Wakizashi will recognize the distinctive crimson character that sets this blade apart from standard silver-finish pieces.

The tsuka is wrapped in a tight diamond-pattern black cord over PU white samegawa, creating a clean two-tone contrast along the handle. The alternating black-and-white lozenge windows are evenly spaced, and the overall wrap is firm and consistent from fuchi to kashira. Both fuchi and kashira carry a warm bronze-adjacent metal tone that ties visually to the tsuba below.

The bronze alloy tsuba is cast with a coiled snake motif in relief - the serpent wraps around the oval plate with textured scale detail visible in the casting. The warm brown-copper finish reads as aged bronze against the black tsuka cord, and the habaki is finished in a pale gold tone that transitions cleanly into the blade's dark red steel.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep high-gloss black lacquer with a smooth, even surface. A braided red-and-white sageo is tied at the kurigata in a chunky decorative knot - the bold two-color braid provides a vivid visual break along the otherwise all-black scabbard. This Black Saya Wakizashi pairing of matte black cord, gloss black saya, and red-white sageo creates a layered color story that reads well on display.

Overall dimensions are 31 inches in length at 3 pounds, packaged in a 33 x 4 x 4 inch box with a shipping weight of 4 pounds. Koshirae-style full mountings are assembled and ready for display. Sword stand is not included.