Manganese Steel Katana with Gold-Black Lacquer Saya - Samurai Tsuba Full Tang Replica

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and runs full tang through the entire handle, giving the piece the solid, weighty feel that collectors and display enthusiasts expect. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch blade width, the geometry follows traditional uchigatana proportions. The polished chrome-tone surface of the nagasa catches light cleanly, with a defined edge running to a pronounced kissaki tip - visible in sharp detail in the product imagery.

The tsuka is wrapped in a diagonal hishigami pattern using black-and-white alternating cord over PU samegawa, creating a bold graphic contrast. The wrap is firm and even, with the classic diamond windows exposing the ray-skin beneath. Gold-tone menuki sit beneath the wrap, tying the handle visually to the rest of the gold fittings.

The tsuba is cast in alloy with a gold finish and features a hand-detailed samurai figure in raised relief - armor, posture, and facial detail all legible at close inspection. A rope-twist border frames the design, and the overall tone matches the habaki and other metal fittings for a coherent koshirae presentation. This koshirae-style mounting puts visible craft into every component rather than treating the furniture as an afterthought.

The saya is the defining visual element of this piece. Hardwood lacquered in a gold-and-black crackle finish, the pattern reads like aged stone or weathered terrain - gold ground breaking through a web of black. The black sageo cord is braided and looped through the kurikata in traditional fashion. If you are exploring the Yellow And Black Katana category, this saya treatment is one of the more distinctive executions in that range.

At 3.17 lbs and shipping at 4.4 lbs with packaging, this is a substantial piece suited for wall display, koshirae study, or as part of a broader Hand Forged Katana collection. Each sword is individually assembled, so minor variations in lacquer pattern and wrap tension are inherent to the handmade process. Sword stand not included.