Manganese Steel Blue Blade Ninjato with White Lacquer Saya - Gold Dragon Tsuba, Black-Red Tsuka

The blade on this ninjato is forged from manganese steel and finished to a deep, dark blue polish. The straight single-edge profile is characteristic of the ninjato form - no curve, no hamon - just clean geometry that runs the full 40-inch overall length. The precision-finished edge and flat spine give the blade a sharp, two-toned silhouette that catches light dramatically against the black background of any display. For collectors drawn to the Blue Blade Ninjato aesthetic, this build delivers a visually arresting piece grounded in real steel construction.

Full-tang construction means the manganese steel runs continuously from blade tip through the handle core - no hidden welds or pinned joints. At 3 lbs total weight, the sword carries real mass through the tsuka and into the hand. The tsuka itself is wrapped in black cord using a traditional hishi-gumi pattern, with PU red samegawa underneath. Each crossing point in the wrap exposes a red lozenge, creating the black-red color contrast visible across the full length of the handle.

The gold-tone alloy tsuba is the standout fitting on this build. A dragon motif is cast in high relief across the round plate, with pierced openwork framing the design and creating negative space that adds visual complexity. The warm gold finish sits between the dark blue blade and the black tsuka wrap, anchoring the color transition. A small brass habaki seats the blade cleanly at the throat of the tsuba.

The saya is carved from hardwood and finished in white lacquer with a crackle texture visible in close-up - the surface has a slightly irregular, aged-glaze appearance rather than a flat glossy coat. White sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional wrap, matching the saya color for a cohesive all-white scabbard presentation. The contrast between the white saya and the dark blue blade is immediate and intentional. This piece sits within the White Sageo Ninjato category and makes that color pairing its defining visual identity.

Overall dimensions: 40 inches in length, 3 lbs, shipping weight 4 lbs in a 42 x 4 x 4 inch package. Sword stand is not included. The combination of dark blue steel, gold dragon ironwork, black-red cord work, and white lacquer saya makes this a visually layered collector piece that rewards close inspection from every angle.