Manganese Steel Katana with Gold Blade - Brown-White Tsuka, Samurai Painted Beige Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished with a gold tone that catches light along its gentle curve. A clearly defined hamon line traces the edge from habaki to tip, the result of hand-finishing work that gives each sword its own visual character. Because every piece is individually made, minor variations in the hamon pattern and surface texture are expected - and part of what makes the sword distinct.

The handle assembly follows classical koshirae construction. White ray-skin (samegawa) wraps the hardwood tsuka core, and dark brown-and-white braided ito is wound over it in the traditional diamond pattern. The grip is firm and even, well-suited to display handling or extended examination by collectors drawn to Gold Manganese Steel Katana craftsmanship.

At the blade's base, an antique gold-and-black tsuba presents a crane design in raised relief. The crane motif - representing longevity in Japanese tradition - is rendered with enough fine detail to reward close inspection, with darkened recesses against the warm gold field creating clear contrast.

The saya is crafted from natural hardwood in a pale beige finish and hand-painted with a full samurai scene rendered in deep sepia tones. Armored figures fill the length of the scabbard in a style that references classical Japanese illustration. A brown-and-white braided sageo cord ties at the kurigata, its color palette keeping the full assembly visually unified. Collectors interested in this aesthetic may also explore the Red And Gold Samurai Sword category for related pieces.

Overall length is 41 inches and the sword weighs 3 lb, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box with a shipping weight of 4 lb. The sword stand or holder is not included.