Manganese Steel Katana with White Dragon Saya - Black Tsuka, Silver Ornate Scroll Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished to a bright chrome polish, giving it a clean mirror-like appearance along the length of the nagasa. Full-tang construction runs the steel continuously through the handle, and the blade measures 41 inches overall - substantial enough to carry real visual weight on a wall mount or display stand. The hand-forging process brings consistent geometry from spine to edge, a detail that holds up under close inspection.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord over a white PU samegawa base, with the diamond-pattern ito winding laid out evenly from kashira to tsuba. White menuki accents sit at regular intervals beneath the wrap, adding a subtle contrast against the dark cord. The handle feels substantial in hand and the wrap tension stays firm. Explore more options in our Hand Forged Katana collection for similar construction standards.

The silver iron tsuba carries an ornate scroll cutout pattern - the pierced design creates negative space that adds depth without overwhelming the transition between blade and handle. The silver tone bridges the chrome nagasa and the black fittings cleanly, keeping the overall look balanced rather than busy.

The saya is the defining visual element of this build. White hardwood lacquer forms the base, and a black-ink dragon scene wraps across the body of the scabbard - figures rendered in detail across the pale ground. The contrast is sharp and immediate. A black sageo cord is tied through the kurikata with a looped knot finish, adding practical retention and a clean accent against the white lacquer. This piece is part of our Silver Manganese Steel Katana lineup.

Overall length is 41 inches, weight is 4 pounds, and the package ships at 5 pounds in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch box. The sword stand is not included. This katana suits collectors drawn to high-contrast Eastern aesthetics - the white dragon saya against the chrome blade and black fittings creates a presentation that reads clearly from across a room.