Damascus Steel Katana with Real Hamon - Gold Chrysanthemum Tsuba, Black Piano Lacquer Saya

The 28.3-inch blade is forged from damascus steel, hardened to 60 HRC, and finished with a visible hamon line along the edge. The layered steel surface shows the characteristic ripple pattern of the folded construction, while the chrome-polished spine and fuller add depth and contrast. The blade ships hand-finished and sharpened, with a full tang running the length of the handle for structural integrity. For collectors interested in similar work, explore our Clay Tempered Damascus Katana series for comparable forging styles.

The tsuka measures 10.2 inches and is wrapped in white samegawa ray skin, overlaid with black cotton ito in a traditional diamond wrap pattern. The white diamond shapes visible through the wrap are the exposed samegawa nodes - a detail confirmed in the product imagery. The overall grip construction follows classic koshirae standards, offering a clean two-handed hold.

The tsuba is cast from gold-tone alloy in a chrysanthemum theme, with layered petal openwork and an ornate raised border. The gold coloring reads warm against the polished steel of the blade and provides a clear visual anchor between the dark handle and bright nagasa. Fuchi and kashira fittings carry matching gold tones to unify the hardware across the full assembly.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in a deep black piano lacquer, measuring 30.3 inches. The high-gloss surface reflects light cleanly and pairs with a black braided sageo cord tied at the kurikata. A real horn koiguchi reinforces the saya mouth for a traditional draw feel. The black-on-black pairing of the saya and sageo keeps the scabbard presentation understated and formal.

Overall length is 40.5 inches. Shipping weight is 4 lbs with a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package. This piece is a complete koshirae-style katana replica suited for display mounting, collection, or forms practice.