Manganese Steel Katana with Red Piano Lacquer Saya - Black Cord Handle, Gold Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from manganese steel and hand-finished to a chrome polish that highlights the clean geometry of the edge and kissaki. The full-tang construction means the steel runs uninterrupted from tip through the handle core, giving the piece solid weight distribution across its 41-inch total length. At 3 lbs, it carries the kind of presence you expect from a katana built with traditional proportions in mind.

The tsuka is wrapped in black ito cord over white PU samegawa, forming the familiar diamond-shaped openings of a traditional koshirae-style build. The wrapping is tight and even, with the white underlayer creating a strong contrast against the black cord - a pairing that reads as classic without being plain.

The round plain tsuba is finished in gold tone, keeping the fittings area clean and uncluttered. No ornate engraving or busy motifs - just a well-proportioned disc that frames the transition from blade to handle. The seppa and habaki follow the same restrained approach, letting the overall form speak rather than individual decorative flourishes.

The saya is where this katana makes its strongest visual statement. Crafted from hardwood and finished in deep red piano lacquer, the surface carries a near-mirror gloss that catches light cleanly. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional style, and the koiguchi collar at the mouth of the saya is finished in matching black. If you're drawn to Darkred Katana aesthetics, the contrast between the lacquered red saya and the black fittings is exactly what defines this piece.

Overall length comes in at 41 inches with a shipping weight of 4 lbs, packaged in a 43x4x4 inch box. This is a koshirae-style katana replica built around a strong color story - deep red lacquer, black cord and sageo, gold tsuba, and chrome blade - that works well as a display centerpiece or a collector's shelf addition. Sword stand is not included.