Manganese Steel Katana with Dark Blue Blade, Lightning Hamon, White Lacquer Saya - Plum Blossom Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished in a deep, rich dark blue that runs from habaki to tip. A hand-finished white lightning hamon cuts across the lower portion of the blade, creating a high-contrast visual break between the polished edge and the colored body - one of the most distinctive features of this particular piece. The full tang construction ensures the blade is seated securely through the handle with no play.

The tsuka is wrapped in blue and red ito over red samegawa in a traditional diamond pattern. The alternating blue cord and red ray-skin sections produce a bold, two-tone grip that holds its shape and gives the handle a structured feel in hand. The overall wrap is tight and even across the length of the handle.

The black alloy tsuba is cast with a plum blossom theme - raised floral forms distributed across the guard's surface. The dark finish keeps the design from reading as decorative overreach; it anchors the blue handle and white saya with a grounded, contrasting tone. For collectors interested in Dark Blue Cord Handle Japanese Samurai Swords, this tsuba-to-handle color pairing is one of the more cohesive examples in this style.

The white hardwood lacquer saya is finished with a manga-themed illustration scene along its surface - figures rendered in grayscale against the white ground. A blue sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata, matching the handle wrap and tying the full koshirae together visually. Those specifically seeking White Saya Katana will find this saya's lacquer finish and illustrated surface a step beyond plain painted wood.

Overall length is 41 inches and total weight is 3 lbs, with a shipping package measuring 43 x 4 x 4 inches. Each katana is individually handmade, so minor variations in wrap pattern and finish tone are inherent to the process. Sword stand not included.