Manganese Steel Katana with Dark Red Blade, Dragon Bronze Tsuba & Red-White Sageo

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and finished in a deep dark red tone, with a hamon line tracing the edge and a lightning engraving etched along the flat that adds visual movement to the sword's profile. The steel is treated to achieve consistent hardness and durability across the full-tang construction - the blade runs uninterrupted through the handle core from tip to pommel. For collectors drawn to the bold aesthetics of Red Katana designs, this piece delivers a visually cohesive build from blade to saya.

The tsuka is wrapped in red ito cord over a white PU samegawa base, forming the traditional diamond pattern with white ray-skin visible between each wrap. White menuki hardware is positioned at the intersections, adding fine detail to the handle grip. The overall red-on-white contrast gives the handle a clean, layered look that reflects classic koshirae style.

The bronze dragon tsuba is the focal accent piece of the fittings. Cast in an oval form with sunflower-style ribbed edges, the raised dragon relief is finished in aged brass tones - detailed enough to read clearly from a distance while remaining proportional to the handle and blade geometry. Copper fittings at the habaki and collar complete the metal hardware in consistent warm tones.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with a natural lacquer coat in dark red, closely matching the blade's coloration for a unified presentation. A red-and-white braided sageo is tied around the saya in a multi-wrap decorative knot with a short tassel, adding the final visual element that ties the entire koshirae together.

Overall length runs 40.5 in with a blade width of 1.26 in and a height profile of 0.275 in. The sword weighs 3.17 lb complete. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in finish and fit are inherent to the process. Sword stand not included.