High Manganese Steel Katana with Blue Blade in Hardwood Saya - Black Ito & Iron Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from high manganese steel and finished in a deep blue tone that fades into a white hamon line along the edge - a visually dramatic two-tone effect that runs the full 40.5-inch length. Each blade is individually handmade by experienced swordsmiths, so the hamon character varies slightly from piece to piece, giving every sword its own distinct appearance. The full tang construction runs the complete length of the handle, providing structural integrity throughout.

The tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in white PU samegawa, then bound with black ito in a traditional diamond-pattern wrap. Iron fittings at the habaki and fuchi reinforce the assembly, while the black menuki details add small accents visible between the wrap diamonds. The grip sits at a confident weight that balances the blade's visual presence.

The circular iron tsuba is finished in matte black with an ornate scroll cutwork pattern - open negative spaces carved through the iron in flowing designs that reference classical Japanese guard aesthetics. It sits flush against the ito wrap and transitions cleanly into the blade. For collectors exploring Traditional Katana styles, this tsuba design reflects a period-appropriate ornamental approach.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in layered blue tones that shift between teal and deeper blue depending on light angle, closely complementing the blade's coloration. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata in a structured knot, with a gold-toned kurigata ring providing a deliberate contrast against the blue lacquer and black cord. This color-coordinated pairing across blade, saya, and sageo gives the full piece a cohesive visual identity. Collectors drawn to Blue Samurai Sword designs will find the finish consistent and well-matched across all components.

Overall dimensions: 40.5 inches in length, 1.26 inches blade width, 2.88 lbs total weight. Ships in a 42 x 4 x 4 inch package at 4 lbs. Sword stand not included. Each piece is individually handmade and minor specification variations between units are inherent to the handcraft process.