Dragon Tsuba Katana in Manganese Steel with Black Blade - Black & White Marble Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and finished in a deep black that runs from base to tip. A clearly defined hamon traces the edge in a raging-fire pattern, catching light against the dark surface and adding visual depth that makes the blade the immediate focal point of the piece. The steel has been hardness-treated for durability, and each blade is individually finished by hand, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike in fine detail.

The tsuka is wrapped in black-and-white cord in a traditional diagonal pattern over black PU samegawa, giving the handle a bold monochrome contrast that mirrors the saya. Full-tang construction extends the blade steel through the full length of the handle, providing structural integrity throughout the assembly. A gold-tone habaki sits at the base of the blade, cleanly separating blade from guard.

The bronze tsuba is cast with an open-work dragon motif in relief - a defining detail for collectors drawn to Dragon Theme Handle Katana designs. The dragon imagery wraps the guard face with fine surface texture, finished in an aged bronze tone that complements the black-and-gold palette of the overall koshirae.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in a black base with white splatter patterning across its full length, producing a marble-like visual that's unconventional and immediately recognizable. A red oval accent piece is set into the saya cord wrap at mid-section, adding a single point of color contrast. The sageo cord continues the black-and-white theme established at the tsuka. This saya style places it clearly within the Bronze Manganese Steel Katana aesthetic.

Overall length is 41 inches with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. The hardwood saya is included; a sword stand or display holder is not included. Each piece is handmade individually, so minor variation in finish detail is expected and inherent to the craft.