Manganese Steel Katana with Black Blade, Orange Lacquer Saya and Gold Dragon Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and given a black finish that deepens the visual contrast of the hand-finished hamon line running along the edge. The raging fire hamon pattern - irregular and wave-like - gives the blade its most striking detail, visible from tip to base. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch blade width, the proportions reflect traditional katana geometry. Browse our full range of Black Katana Sword options to compare blade finishes and steel types.

The handle is wrapped in black tsuka-ito cord over white PU samegawa, with the diamond-pattern wrap pulled tight and evenly spaced across the full length of the grip. The full-tang construction means the blade steel extends through the handle core - a detail that matters for structural integrity and balance in hand.

The tsuba is cast in a gold tone with a dragon relief design - a coiling figure set against cloud motifs, with fine surface detail visible across the entire guard face. The menuki fittings on the handle wrap continue the gold hardware theme, tying the mountings together visually.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in orange lacquer with a speckled, textured surface that catches light differently depending on the angle. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata and hangs cleanly along the scabbard body. The orange-and-black color pairing is the defining visual statement of this piece - bold, deliberate, and immediately recognizable. Explore more pieces in the Orange Samurai Sword collection for similar colorways and saya styles.

Each sword is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in finish and fit are part of the process. Overall length is 40.5 in, weight is 3.2 lb. Sword stand not included.