Manganese Steel Katana with Gold Blade, Snake Tsuba & Teal-Wrapped Handle

The blade on this katana is crafted from manganese steel and given a full gold surface treatment that produces a warm, amber-toned finish across its 40.5-inch length. The steel has been processed to achieve consistent hardness and durability appropriate for a serious display piece, with a hand-finished edge and a pointed kissaki visible at the tip. At 3.17 lb, the sword carries real presence in hand. Collectors drawn to Gold Katana designs will find this one particularly distinctive for its all-over gold treatment rather than a selective polish.

The handle (tsuka) is wrapped in teal cord over black PU samegawa in a traditional diamond-pattern binding. The teal ito creates vivid visual contrast against the gold blade and gold-toned fittings, and the wrap is secured tightly enough to maintain structure during handling. The full-tang construction means the blade extends through the entire length of the handle for solid balance.

The tsuba is the defining element of this sword's character: a gold alloy guard cast in a snake theme, with openwork lattice across the rectangular body and coiled serpent forms on the plate. The fuchi and kashira fittings continue the gold-and-black color relationship, tying the handle components together with the guard.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in a crackled gold-and-black finish that produces a texture resembling reptilian scales - a deliberate visual callback to the snake tsuba. A teal sageo cord is knotted at the koiguchi, extending the handle's color signature down to the scabbard. Those interested in color-coordinated koshirae may also explore the Blue And Gold Samurai Sword collection for related configurations.

Each sword is individually handmade by experienced swordsmiths, meaning minor specification variations exist between pieces. The sword stand or holder is not included. Overall dimensions: 40.5 in length, 1.26 in blade width, 0.28 in blade thickness, shipping weight 4.4 lb.