Manganese Steel Katana with Floral-Engraved Black Lacquer Saya - Gold Tsuba, Brown Ito

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and hand-finished to reveal a clean hamon line along the edge. A cherry blossom engraving runs along the flat of the blade - delicate floral and vine motifs etched directly into the chrome-polished surface, giving the steel a distinct character beyond a standard mirror finish. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in hamon and engraving placement are part of the process. For collectors who appreciate hand-engraved Traditional Katana, the blade detail here is a standout feature.

The tsuka is wrapped in brown ito over black PU samegawa in a traditional diamond pattern, offering a textured, non-slip surface. Brown sageo cord ties off at the saya mouth with a neat knot, coordinating with the handle wrap for a cohesive earth-tone palette against the dark lacquer body.

The gold ornate scroll tsuba is the visual anchor of the fittings. Cast with swirling wave-like patterns across its face, the gold tone draws the eye immediately and contrasts cleanly with both the chrome blade and the dark tsuka wrap. The seppa and habaki complete the fitting assembly with matching metalwork.

The black hardwood saya is finished in high-gloss natural lacquer and features deeply carved gold-tone floral engravings - iris blooms, leaf clusters, and botanical line work extend across nearly the full length of the scabbard. The engraving is recessed and crisp, not surface-printed. This level of saya detailing is the defining visual feature of this piece. If you are exploring options within the Bronze Manganese Steel Katana category, the engraved saya sets this variant apart.

Overall length is 41 inches with a total weight of 3 lbs. Ships in a 43x4x4-inch box at 4 lbs. Sword stand or holder is not included.