Manganese Steel Blue Blade Katana with Dragon Tsuba - Raging Fire Saya & Blue-Black Handle

The blade is forged from manganese steel and finished in a deep, even blue that runs from the base to the tip. A visible hamon traces the edge - an undulating line that adds dimension to the surface without relying on color alone. At 40.5 inches overall and 1.26 inches wide, the blade carries enough length to read as a proper katana silhouette while staying manageable as a display piece. The full-tang construction means the steel extends into the handle, giving the assembly structural integrity throughout.

The tsuka is wrapped in blue and black cord ito over a PU black samegawa base. The diamond pattern is consistent and tight, which is visually important when the handle sits against the white of the dragon tsuba. The two-tone blue-black combination is deliberate - the darker cord grounds the handle while the blue picks up the blade color, tying the whole piece together.

The tsuba is cast in white and gold alloy with a dragon relief design. The sculpted detail is dense - wave forms and dragon scales fill the guard surface, with the gold collar at the base separating the tsuba from the handle wrap. The white finish makes the tsuba one of the most visually dominant elements of the piece, drawing the eye immediately at the point where blade meets handle. Collectors interested in guard design variations can explore the full Handmade Japanese Sword catalog for additional styles.

The saya is hardwood with a premium natural lacquer finish in a black-to-orange gradient described as raging fire style. The orange at the lower half is vivid and warm, shifting through dark grain textures into deep gloss black at the tip. A black sageo cord is bound at the kurikata in a clean, tight wrap. The contrast between the saya's warm orange and the cool blue blade creates the defining visual tension of this piece.

At 3.17 lb total weight and 40.5 inches in overall length, this katana is sized and weighted for wall mounting, display stands, or shelf presentation. The koshirae-style fittings - coordinated tsuba, sageo, and lacquered saya - reflect a complete aesthetic approach rather than mismatched components. For collectors drawn specifically to the blue blade colorway, the Blue T10 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection offers additional options in this finish direction.