Manganese Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Black Hardwood Saya - Dragon Alloy Tsuba

The 28.74-inch manganese steel blade is the defining element of this katana replica. Hardened to 62 HRC and hand-finished to a chrome polish, the blade carries a genuine hamon - a flowing, wave-like temper line that runs continuously along the edge. The full tang construction extends from tip through handle, giving the piece solid, balanced feel. At 40.55 inches overall and 2.8 lb, the proportions follow classic katana geometry without excess.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is wrapped in the traditional knot-paper style using black-and-white braided ito cord. Beneath the wrap, real black rayskin (samegawa) covers the wooden core, providing both texture and grip. The diamond pattern of exposed samegawa nodes alternates neatly between the wrap crossings, a detail that sets this handle apart from synthetic alternatives.

The tsuba is cast from alloy and finished in a black-and-white dragon theme. The circular guard features high-relief dragon motifs against a dark ground, with bright accents tracing the design - bold enough to read clearly against both the dark saya and the polished blade. The fittings use a silver-tone metal finish that ties the handle hardware together cohesively.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and sealed in matte natural lacquer. The black finish carries a fine speckled texture across the surface, giving it depth and visual interest beyond a plain lacquer coat. At 29.92 inches, it fits the blade closely, and the black-and-white sageo cord attached at the kurigata echoes the tsuka wrap to complete a unified color scheme across the full Clay Tempered Katana collector-tier presentation.

Specifications: overall length 40.55 in, blade length 28.74 in, blade width 1.259 in, blade thickness 0.275 in, tsuka length 10.62 in, saya length 29.92 in, weight 2.8 lb. The complete black-and-white palette - from sageo to saya to ito - makes this a cohesive display piece and a strong entry in any serious katana collection.