Manganese Steel Katana with Teal Handle in Blue-Black Vine Lacquer Saya - Chrysanthemum Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and runs full tang from tip to pommel, finished to a bright chrome polish. The steel receives dedicated heat treatment to reach an optimal balance of hardness and durability, and the edge is hand-finished to a refined cutting profile. Whether displayed horizontally on a wall mount or drawn slowly for inspection, the blade carries a clean geometry from spine to tip that rewards close attention.

The tsuka is wrapped in teal ito over black PU samegawa, with the binding forming evenly spaced diamond windows along the grip's full length. The teal color carries through to the sageo cord tied at the saya mouth, giving the entire piece a cohesive color story. Fittings are alloy construction - the fuchi shows a warm copper-rose tone that offsets the cooler teal wrapping above it.

The tsuba is cast in silver-toned alloy and pressed with a detailed chrysanthemum motif across its face - petals radiating outward in the traditional kiku pattern. It sits firm against the habaki and adds a sculptural focal point where blade meets handle. This is the kind of tsuba design that draws the eye even when the sword is sheathed.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in a deep blue-black finish with a raised vine texture running the full length of the scabbard - the dark surface catches light differently depending on angle, shifting between navy and near-black. A teal sageo is tied at the koiguchi, echoing the handle wrap and pulling the color palette together. For collectors interested in Blue Handle Katana combinations, this koshirae presents one of the more visually layered options available.

Total length is 41 inches with a shipping weight of 5 lbs, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box. Each sword is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in finish and fitting alignment are part of the handmade character. This piece is part of the broader Camo Manganese Steel Katana lineup. Sword stand not included.