Manganese Steel Katana with Black Lacquer Saya in Teal Cord Wrap - Flower Tsuba Collectible

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and ground to a polished chrome finish that runs cleanly from the kissaki to the habaki. The steel delivers reliable toughness across the full-tang construction, meaning the blade extends uninterrupted through the handle core - a structural feature that keeps everything solid under display handling. No hamon is present; the finish is a uniform mirror polish that catches light sharply along the cutting edge.

The tsuka is built on a hardwood core and wrapped in teal ito cord using a traditional diamond-pattern braid over a white samegawa (ray-skin) base. The contrast between the bright teal cord and the pale ray-skin creates a crisp visual rhythm along the handle. Two silk menuki accent pieces are set beneath the wrapping. At the base of the handle, a teal sageo cord is tied off and drapes naturally toward the saya, tying the whole color scheme together.

The tsuba is iron-finished in black and hand-carved with a flower theme - overlapping petals and leaf forms wrap the guard's surface in low relief. A brass habaki collar sits between the tsuba and blade, providing a snug fit and a warm gold accent that bridges the dark guard and the chrome blade. The fuchi and kashira collars continue the black iron finish, keeping the koshirae visually unified.

The saya is the standout element of this piece. Hardwood lacquered in deep black, the surface is embedded with fine metallic flecks - green and gold particles scattered throughout - that give the scabbard a dimensional, almost mineral texture in direct light. This Camo Manganese Steel Japanese Samurai Swords aesthetic makes the saya far more interesting than a plain gloss finish. The teal sageo cord wraps and knots at the koiguchi, reinforcing the connection between handle and scabbard in both structure and color.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, this katana has the weight and presence expected of a full-size replica. It fits naturally on a horizontal display stand (not included). If the teal-and-black color combination appeals, the broader Green Handle Katana collection offers further variations in this palette. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box with a shipping weight of 4 lbs.