Manganese Steel Katana with Orange Lacquer Saya - Dragon Tsuba, Blue Ito, Cherry Blossom Scabbard

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and finished with a warm brown tone that catches light along its length. A real hamon line traces the edge of the blade in a wave pattern, contrasting the darker body and giving the steel a layered visual depth that makes it stand out in any Orange Manganese Steel Katana collection.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang core, wrapped in white ray-skin and bound with dark blue ito cord in a traditional diamond over-braid. The pattern alternates clean white diamonds against the deep blue wrap, referencing classic Japanese koshirae construction. Alloy habaki and fuchi-kashira in silver tones complete the transition between blade and handle.

The tsuba is cast from gray alloy in a dragon relief design - two sculpted dragons wrap the circular guard in high detail, with textured scales and a darkened finish that reads clearly against the silver fittings. This is the visual anchor of the koshirae assembly and draws the eye immediately when the sword is displayed.

The saya is lacquered hardwood in a deep orange finish, with a hand-painted cherry blossom branch scene applied to the lower third. Red and pink blossoms on dark branches stand out sharply against the warm orange ground. An orange sageo cord is tied at the koiguchi in a double-knot wrap, reinforcing the color story across the full set. Collectors who appreciate painted saya work will find more options in the Orange Saya Japanese Samurai Swords category.

Overall length is 41 inches and total weight is 4 lbs. The sword ships in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch package with a shipping weight of 5 lbs. No sword stand or holder is included.