Manganese Steel Tanto in Black Leather Saya with Cherry Blossom Silver-Gold Tsuba

The blade on this tanto is forged from manganese steel and finished to a smooth chrome surface, presenting clean geometry from the spine down to the clipped, upswept tip. No visible hamon line - the steel's character shows in its consistent polish and precise edge finish. At 21 inches overall and 2 lbs, it carries well in hand without feeling bulky, and the full-tang construction means the steel runs uninterrupted from tip to pommel.

The tsuka is built around that full-tang core and wrapped in 10mm black cotton cord using a tight diamond-pattern (hishi-gumi) braid. The texture is grippy and consistent, with no loose sections or gaps in the wrap. The all-black handle pairs cleanly with the chrome blade and makes the silver-gold tsuba stand out as the natural focal point of the piece.

The tsuba is where this tanto draws its strongest visual identity. Cast in a silver-and-gold two-tone alloy, it carries a deeply relief-carved cherry blossom motif - branches, petals, and blossoms worked across the surface with clear detail. The same cherry blossom theme continues on the silver fuchi collar at the base of the handle and the kashira cap at the pommel, giving the koshirae set a unified, intentional design language.

The saya is covered in black PU leather with a woven diamond-texture surface that mirrors the handle wrap's pattern. Silver kojiri and koiguchi fittings - both engraved with the same cherry blossom relief - frame the scabbard at tip and mouth, tying the entire piece together visually. For collectors exploring Black Tanto Knife styles, the all-black saya with contrasting silver fittings is a defining characteristic of this build.

Overall dimensions sit at 21 inches in length with a shipping weight of 3 lbs. The package measures 23 x 4 x 4 inches - worth noting for display planning. This tanto presents as a koshirae-style collectible built around a consistent cherry blossom theme; sword stand is not included. Those interested in similar hilt-forward designs may also want to browse the Black Sageo Hamidashi collection for comparable aesthetic builds.