Traditional Katana in High Manganese Steel with Black Lacquer Saya - Gray Round Tsuba, Black-White Tsuka

The blade on this traditional katana is forged from high manganese steel, ground and polished to a bright chrome finish. The full-tang construction extends through the entire length of the handle core, and the hand-finished edge runs cleanly from the hamon line to the kissaki tip. No clay-tempering is applied - the steel's natural characteristics deliver consistent hardness suited to a display-grade collectible of this caliber. For collectors exploring the range of Black Manganese Steel Japanese Samurai Swords, this piece represents a refined entry point.

The tsuka is built over a hardwood core wrapped in white PU samegawa, then bound in black ito using a traditional diagonal diamond pattern. The contrast between the white ray-skin peeking through each diamond and the black cord creates the black-and-white visual rhythm that defines the handle. Alloy menuki fittings are set beneath the wrapping, and the kashira cap completes the grip with consistent finish quality.

The gray round iron tsuba carries a plain profile punctuated by a floral relief cutout near the base, with a gold-tone accent detail at the fuchi collar. The circular form keeps the guard visually balanced - neither oversized nor minimal - and the gray finish bridges the chrome blade and black koshirae without interruption. Collectors drawn to Lotus Flower Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords will recognize the same botanical sensibility in this guard's engraved motif.

The saya is the most visually distinctive element of this koshirae. A hardwood core finished in glossy black lacquer serves as the base, but a wide panel running most of the scabbard's length is treated with a galaxy-speckle effect - dense flecks of silver and white scattered irregularly across a matte black ground, then sealed under lacquer. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a standard presentation wrap, ready for display or saya carry.

At 41 inches overall and 4 lb, this katana ships in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch package at 5 lb. The sword stand is not included. The combination of chrome blade, galaxy-speckle saya, gray iron tsuba, and black-white ito makes this a cohesive collector's piece with a strong monochrome identity.