Kotetsu Blue Blade Katana – Hand Forged High Manganese Steel Japanese Sword with Blued Finish and Collector Scabbard

Inspired by the Legendary Kotetsu Tradition
Drawing inspiration from the iconic Kotetsu style admired by sword enthusiasts and collectors, this compact katana combines elegant proportions, handcrafted detailing, and a distinctive deep blue blade finish. Its shorter profile offers excellent handling while preserving the visual presence of a traditional Japanese sword.
The blade is hand forged from high-performance manganese steel and features a fuller groove design to enhance balance and appearance. A specialized high-temperature bluing process creates the striking blue finish, while the edge area showcases a decorative double-line leaf-pattern polish that highlights the craftsmanship.
The handle is constructed from dense hardwood and wrapped with premium brown silk-style cord over an anti-slip grip structure. Matching bronze-tone and gold-accented fittings complement the richly textured lacquered hardwood scabbard, creating a collectible presentation piece suitable for display, gifting, and martial arts appreciation.
Whether showcased in a collection, displayed in an office, or presented as a meaningful gift, this Kotetsu-inspired katana delivers traditional aesthetics with modern visual impact.
Key Features
Hand forged high-performance manganese steel blade
Distinctive deep blue blade finish
Decorative double-line leaf-pattern polishing
Fuller groove design for improved balance
Hardwood handle with anti-slip cord wrap
Collector-grade lacquered hardwood scabbard
Bronze-tone and gold-accented fittings
Traditional forging, quenching, and tempering processes
Includes presentation box and maintenance oil
Specifications
Dimensions
Overall Length: 28.7 in (73 cm)
Blade Length: 20.1 in (51 cm)
Handle Length: 7.9 in (20 cm)
Blade Width: 1.26 in (3.2 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.28 in (0.7 cm)
Weight
Total Weight (with scabbard): 2.20 lb (1.0 kg)
Sword Weight (without scabbard): 1.76 lb (0.8 kg)
Materials
Blade Material: High Performance Manganese Steel
Handle Material: Dense Hardwood with Decorative Cord Wrap
Scabbard Material: Lacquered Hardwood
Fittings: Zinc Alloy with Antique Bronze and Gold-Tone Finish
Craftsmanship
Each sword undergoes multiple traditional production stages, including forging, shaping, heat treatment, quenching, tempering, hand grinding, fine polishing, and final assembly. The result is a visually striking collector piece that reflects traditional sword-making aesthetics while remaining suitable for display and martial arts forms practice.
Ideal For
Japanese sword collectors
Anime and samurai enthusiasts
Martial arts forms practice
Home and office display
Housewarming gifts
Special occasion gifts
Historical weapon collections