Tiger Katana Sword - Manganese Steel with Gold Engraved Blade in Red Crackle Saya with White Cord Wrap

This tiger-themed katana features a full tang manganese steel blade with a gold-engraved tiger motif stretching along the flat of the steel. The engraving catches light against the polished surface, creating a bold contrast between the bright gold artwork and the silver-toned steel beneath. At 41 inches overall and 4 lbs in weight, the blade carries a substantial presence from tip to tang.

The handle is built on a hardwood core layered with PU black samegawa and tightly wound with white cord in a traditional diamond-pattern wrap. The black-and-white pairing gives the tsuka a clean, high-contrast look that complements the gold accents found elsewhere on the sword. The wrap is firm and evenly spaced, maintaining both visual symmetry and a textured grip surface.

At the junction of blade and handle sits an alloy tsuba designed in a bamboo leaf pattern. The guard features a dual-tone finish - gold leaves set against a dark silver frame - that ties into the gold engraving on the blade. A brass-toned habaki collar locks the blade securely into the saya and adds one more layer of metallic warmth to the fittings.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished with a premium natural lacquer in a deep red crackle texture. The surface pattern resembles fine stone or aged lacquerwork, giving the scabbard a rich, dimensional quality. A gold-engraved oval medallion is set into the body of the saya, while a white sageo cord is neatly tied near the kurikata, matching the handle wrap. This Red Katana Sword design pairs traditional form with vivid color.

Every fitting on this katana - from the bamboo-themed tsuba to the crackle-finished saya - works together as a cohesive display piece. The gold, silver, and deep red palette runs consistently through each component, making it a standout addition to any Samurai Sword Replica collection. Sword stand or holder is not included.