Damascus Steel Ninjato Sword with Dark Red Blade & Gold Tsuba - Natural Wood Saya, Full Tang

The 27.9-inch blade on this ninjato is forged from damascus steel and hardened to HRC 60, giving it a dense, refined edge along both sides of the double-edged profile. The most distinctive visual detail is the dark red finish that runs the length of the flat, offset by a hand-engraved dragon that winds across the surface. There is no hamon on this blade - the drama comes entirely from the color, the engraving, and the layered steel pattern beneath.

The handle construction follows a koshirae-style build: brown samegawa underlayer wrapped with beige tsuka-ito in a clean diagonal pattern. The grip is 10.2 inches long, giving a confident two-hand hold, and the full-tang assembly locks the blade securely through the length of the handle without flex or play.

The tsuba is cast alloy in gold, shaped in an irregular decorative silhouette with an ornate scroll relief across its face. The raised detail work is sharp and clearly defined - this is a fitting that draws the eye and holds up at close range. It sits flush between blade and handle, completing the warm gold-and-cream color palette that runs through the entire piece. Collectors interested in similar fittings can explore our 1060 Ninja Sword selection for additional styles.

The saya is natural hardwood with no lacquer finish - the light cream grain is left raw, which gives it an understated, organic look that contrasts sharply with the dark red blade when drawn. At 29.95 inches it covers the full nagasa with room at the koiguchi. A beige sageo cord is knotted at the mouth with a small decorative bead, matching the tsuka-ito and keeping the overall palette cohesive.

For collectors drawn to this natural-wood and dark-red combination, the Natural 1060 Carbon Steel Ninjato collection offers related pieces in the same aesthetic family. Overall length 40.15 inches, weight 2.45 lbs - a well-proportioned ninjato that holds its own as a focused collector piece.