Manganese Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba - Black Lacquer Saya with Gold Dragon Art

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and ground to a polished chrome finish that catches light cleanly along its curved profile. The full-tang construction extends the steel continuously through the handle core, giving the piece solid balance and structural integrity from tip to pommel. The geometry follows a traditional katana silhouette with a pronounced kissaki point, visible in the close-up detail shots.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord using a traditional diamond-pattern hishigami over a PU white samegawa base. The wrap sits tight with no slippage, and the ivory-toned diamond windows against the black cord give the handle a classic, high-contrast look that carries through the entire koshirae.

The silver alloy tsuba is cast in a round form with a dragon design in raised relief - a coiled dragon surrounded by textured cloud and wave elements. The antiqued silver finish picks up the fine surface detail, and the overall guard size is proportional to the blade without feeling oversized. This dragon theme connects directly with the broader Dragon Samurai Sword aesthetic.

The black hardwood saya is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Finished in high-gloss piano lacquer, it carries a sweeping hand-painted gold dragon illustration that runs nearly the full length of the scabbard - flowing scroll lines, stylized dragon forms, and curling vine details that contrast sharply against the mirror-black ground. A black sageo cord is knotted through the kurigata in a traditional wrap. For more pieces featuring painted dragon saya work, see the Dragon Theme Saya Katana collection.

Overall length is 41 inches and the piece weighs 4 lbs. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch box with a shipping weight of 5 lbs. Note: sword stand is not included.