Manganese Steel Katana with Yellow Lacquer Saya & Blue Ito - Geisha Painted Scabbard Replica

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and hand-finished to reveal a natural hamon line along the edge - the subtle wave pattern visible in the image is a product of the heat-treatment process, not a painted effect. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, the piece has real presence in hand or on a stand. Full-tang construction runs the steel the complete length of the tsuka, providing structural integrity that purely decorative pieces lack. If you're exploring our Yellow Manganese Steel Katana lineup, this piece sits at the intersection of craft and artistry.

The tsuka is wrapped in blue-and-white ito over a white same (rayskin) underlayer. The diamond pattern formed by the crossing ito is consistent and tight, with two silver menuki accents visible beneath the wrap. A blue sageo cord drops from the top of the handle, matching the ito color and completing the upper half's color story.

The tsuba is black iron in an open geometric lattice - a circular ring design with symmetrical cutouts that frames the blade base without adding bulk. A gold fuchi collar separates the tsuba from the tsuka wrap, adding a warm metallic accent that bridges the chrome blade and the yellow saya below.

The saya is the visual statement of this piece. Yellow hardwood lacquer forms the base, with hand-painted geisha artwork rendered in fine black linework across the lower half of the scabbard. The brushwork captures a woman's face and traditional headdress with enough detail to read clearly from a short distance. Blue sageo cord wraps the kurigata fitting, tying the saya to the handle's color palette.

This katana is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in the painted artwork and lacquer finish occur naturally between pieces. Overall length is 41 inches; packaged dimensions are 43 x 4 x 4 inches at 4 lbs shipping weight. Sword stand not included. For collectors drawn to gold-toned hardware and yellow colorways, see our Gold Blade Katana collection for related pieces.