Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and treated to carry a deep red finish from hilt to tip, with a hand-finished hamon line that traces a raging-fire pattern along the edge. The contrast between the polished white edge bevel and the red upper surface gives the nagasa an eye-catching two-tone character that photographs and displays exceptionally well. If you appreciate the visual drama of a Red Blade Manganese Steel Katana, this piece delivers that aesthetic with clean, precise execution.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang core that runs the complete length of the handle. Black-and-white ito cord is wrapped in traditional diamond pattern over a PU white samegawa base, and alloy fittings at the kashira and habaki secure everything firmly in place. The grip-to-blade balance is well-considered for a sword at 3.17 lb total weight.

The tsuba is cast in a black-and-gold finish with an intricate chrysanthemum motif - floral scrollwork and open lattice cutouts that catch light from multiple angles. The gold rim provides a clean transition between the dark tsuba face and the red blade, tying together the overall color scheme of the piece.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in premium red natural lacquer with a gold-fleck marble surface treatment that adds depth and texture to the scabbard's appearance. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata in a multi-wrap style, adding a practical carrying loop and an extra layer of visual contrast against the glossy red finish.

At 40.5 in overall length, 1.26 in blade width, and a shipping weight of 4.4 lb, this katana arrives individually handmade - meaning minor finish variations exist from piece to piece. Each sword is a standalone work in the Red Katana tradition. Sword stand not included.

  • Blade forged from high manganese steel with a vivid red finish and hand-finished hamon line along the edge, creating the signature raging-fire visual silhouette.
  • Full-tang construction runs the entire length of the handle, secured with alloy fittings and a black-and-gold chrysanthemum-engraved tsuba in classic koshirae style.
  • Tsuka wrapped in black-and-white cord over PU white samegawa, providing a secure, traditional grip with an elegant two-tone contrast against the red saya.
  • Hardwood saya finished in red natural lacquer with gold-fleck marble detailing and secured by a black sageo cord - a standout display piece from any angle.
  • Overall length 40.5 in, blade width 1.26 in, weight 3.17 lb - proportions suited for display, cosplay, or collection alongside other koshirae-style pieces.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10041
Primary ColorRed
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
Saya ColorRed
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack-white
Nagasa ColorRed
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorBlack-gold
Tsuba ThemeChrysanthemum
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight3.2 Pounds
Packing Size43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 Inches
Shipping Weight4.4 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used and how hard is the blade?
The blade is forged from high manganese steel and treated for durability, featuring a hand-finished hamon line along the edge. Exact HRC rating is not published, but the steel delivers solid rigidity for display and collection use.
How is the red color on the blade applied?
The red finish covers the flat of the nagasa from habaki to tip, while the edge bevel is left in polished silver - creating the raging-fire hamon silhouette visible along the full 40.5 in length. It is a surface treatment, not the base steel color.
What design is on the tsuba and how does the saya look?
The tsuba is cast in black with gold-rim detailing and engraved chrysanthemum floral scrollwork with open lattice cutouts. The hardwood saya is lacquered in red with a gold-fleck marble texture and secured by a black sageo cord.