Full Tang Katana in Manganese Steel with Dark Blue Blade, Red Leather Saya & Flame Engraving

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished in a deep dark blue, a color that shifts from near-black at the spine to a cleaner steel tone near the edge. Running along the flat are hand-applied gold flame motifs - bold, stylized engravings that give the blade a visual character rarely seen on production pieces. The edge is hand-finished and runs to a clean kissaki. Explore more options in the Red Manganese Steel Katana collection if you're drawn to this steel type.

The tsuka is built on a full tang core, meaning the steel extends the complete length of the handle for structural continuity. Black cord is wrapped in a traditional diamond pattern over red PU samegawa, creating a sharp black-and-red contrast that echoes the saya's color scheme. The grip fits securely and sits at a comfortable weight for display handling.

The tsuba is a standout detail - a chrysanthemum design executed in black iron with gold accent fill. The flower petals are cut through as negative space, leaving an open, layered silhouette. Gold habaki sits between tsuba and blade, adding a clean metallic transition point at the guard.

The saya is wrapped in red PU leather with a crocodile-embossed texture, giving it a rich, tactile surface that photographs well and holds up under regular handling. A black sageo cord ties through the kurikata, and the kojiri is finished cleanly at the tip. For a coordinated display aesthetic, the Darkred Saya Japanese Samurai Swords collection covers complementary pieces.

Overall length is 41 inches with a shipping weight of 5 lbs. Package dimensions run 43 x 4 x 4 inches. Each katana is individually handcrafted, so minor variation in finish details is expected and reflects the handmade nature of the piece. Sword stand not included.