High Manganese Steel Katana with Engraved Silver Saya - Vine Scroll Koshirae, White-Gold Tsuba

The blade of this katana is forged from high manganese steel, given a chrome-tone polish that produces a clean, bright finish along the entire length. The steel's composition provides solid toughness and holds a precision-finished edge, making it a reliable centerpiece for any Silver Manganese Steel Katana collection. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, the proportions follow traditional katana geometry with a graceful curvature visible from tip to habaki.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang hardwood core - the tang runs the complete length of the handle, not just partway through. White ray-skin (pu samegawa) underlays a silver-white cord wrapping completed in a tight diamond-lozenge pattern. The result is a handle that reads visually as crisp silver-white, providing secure grip texture and a clean contrast to the polished blade.

The tsuba is among the most detailed elements of this koshirae. Cast from alloy, the round guard is finished in white with a gold-tone center ornament - an open-scroll cutout reveals a gold leaf motif at its heart. The fuchi collar beneath echoes the same engraved detailing, bridging handle and guard cohesively.

The saya is where this piece makes its boldest statement. Constructed from hardwood with a silver lacquer base, the entire surface is covered in hand-engraved vine scroll relief - dense, flowing botanical patterns that catch light differently at every angle. Silver sageo cord ties at the kurikata, and the kojiri end cap carries the same engraved motif, completing the design. This Silver Flower Saya Katana aesthetic runs consistently from tip to tip.

Overall dimensions: 41 inches in length, 3 lbs weight, shipping package 43 x 4 x 4 inches at 4 lbs. The full koshirae set - blade, tsuka, tsuba, and saya - is included. Sword stand is not included.