Black Manganese Steel Katana with Geisha-Painted White Saya and Wave Tsuba - Brown Wood Handle

The blade of this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished in a deep matte black, with flame engravings etched along the spine that catch light at every angle. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, the sword carries a grounded, purposeful weight that serious collectors will appreciate. The full tang construction runs the full length of the brown wood tsuka, which displays natural grain patterns in warm reddish-brown tones visible in the handle's layered wood texture.;

The tsuka assembly is anchored by a copper-toned habaki collar that bridges blade and handle with a refined, ornate finish. A black-and-white iron tsuba in a bold wave (nami) motif frames the junction between blade and grip - the high-contrast pattern is one of the most visually striking elements of this sword's overall koshirae design. For collectors interested in Black And Silver Katana aesthetics, this piece delivers a rare two-tone drama between its dark blade and white scabbard.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a white lacquer base, and its most distinctive feature is a hand-painted geisha portrait rendered in the ukiyo-e tradition - full color against the monochrome lacquer ground. The imagery spans the lower third of the scabbard and transforms the saya into an art object independent of the sword it houses.

A black-and-white braided sageo cord wraps the saya opening, mirroring the tsuba's color palette and tying the full presentation into a cohesive visual set. This cord detail is visible at the koiguchi (mouth of the scabbard) and adds a traditional textile element that contrasts with the painted lacquer surface.

As part of the Silver Katana category, this katana ships at 4 lbs in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in wood grain, engraving depth, and lacquer tone are inherent to the process. Sword stand not included.

Part of our Silver Katana collection.