Manganese Steel Katana with Tiger-Print Leather Saya in Black & Gold - White Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and finished to a polished chrome tone that lets the natural hamon line stand out along the edge. The full-tang construction runs the steel continuously from tip through handle, keeping the assembly solid and well-balanced at 3.2 lb across a 40.5-inch overall length. A visible grain pattern in the steel and the clean geometry of the point give the blade strong visual presence without overclaiming performance specs.

The tsuka combines white cord wrapping with a PU white samegawa base, producing the layered, traditional diamond-pattern wrap associated with koshirae-style construction. The contrast between the bright white handle and the darker iron fittings is immediate and intentional - it draws the eye down from the tsuka to the tsuba before the blade takes over.

The iron tsuba is one of the clearest highlights of this piece. Finished in black and gold, it carries a raised crane scene - pine branches, open-winged birds, and layered foliage worked into the surface. The gold collar (habaki area) provides a clean transition point between tsuba and blade, and the overall fittings sit in the koshirae tradition. If you're exploring Cool Samurai Sword designs with strong tsuba detailing, this piece stands out in that category.

The saya is built on a hardwood core and wrapped in black PU leather printed with repeating tiger and leopard-style medallion motifs in gold. A black sageo cord and a metal carry ring with leather loop complete the scabbard. The pattern is dense and consistent across the full length of the saya, making it one of the more visually distinctive elements of this sword. For collectors drawn to Leather Japanese Samurai Swords, the black-gold tiger-print finish is a specific aesthetic not commonly found at this size and weight class.

At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch wide, 0.28-inch thick blade and a shipping weight of 3.4 lb, this katana is proportioned for display or collection use in full koshirae presentation. Sword stand not included.