Manganese Steel Shirasaya Sword with Floral Black Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Straight Blade

The blade on this shirasaya is forged from manganese steel and finished to a bright chrome tone, with a straight single-edged profile and a cleanly defined hamon line running its length. The geometry is precise - a flat spine, two bo-hi grooves on the face, and a tanto-style clipped tip that keeps the silhouette sharp and intentional. At 31 inches overall and 2 lbs, the balance sits naturally in hand without feeling front-heavy.

Full-tang construction means the blade steel extends completely through the tsuka core. There are no hidden joins or pinned assemblies that could shift under use - the handle and blade move as one piece. This is the structural foundation that separates a well-built display piece from a hollow imitation.

The tsuka follows strict shirasaya convention: solid black with no wrap, no same, no menuki. The plain black tsuba is equally restrained - a flat disc in matte black that serves as a clean visual divider between handle and blade. The entire handle assembly reads as a deliberate negative space, setting up the saya for its full visual impact.

The saya is where this piece earns its identity. Hardwood lacquered in deep gloss black, it carries a hand-painted garden scene - oversized white magnolias, clusters of pink cherry blossoms, teal and yellow foliage, and a vivid blue-and-red bird perched mid-saya. The contrast between the matte black handle and the lacquered saya artwork is striking. If you're drawn to Zoro Sword Replicas for their bold visual presence, this floral shirasaya works in a similar register - statement aesthetics, traditional form.

Total length is 31 inches, weight is 2 lbs, and the package ships in a 33 x 4 x 4-inch box at 3 lbs. Sword stand not included.