Damascus Steel Wakizashi with Rosewood Saya - Dragon Copper Tsuba, Black Ito, 21.25" Blade

The 21.25-inch damascus steel nagasa is the defining element of this wakizashi, forged to 60 HRC hardness and hand-finished to reveal the layered pattern characteristic of folded pattern steel. A visible hamon line runs along the blade, and the polished chrome surface reflects light cleanly along the kissaki. The blade is sharpened and full tang, with the tang running the full length of the tsuka for structural integrity. Browse our Damascus Wakizashi collection for related builds.

The tsuka measures 10.23 inches and is wrapped in black cotton ito over genuine white rayskin (same), following traditional koshirae construction. The diamond-pattern wrap sits firm and even, and dual bamboo mekugi pegs secure the nakago in place. The white kashira cap at the pommel provides a clean contrast against the black ito.

The gold-brown real copper tsuba is one of the most visually distinctive components on this piece. A dragon motif in relief occupies the face of the guard, while an openwork lattice pattern decorates the rectangular habaki collar just below. The warm gold-brown tone of the copper coordinates with the brown tones of the saya and the rayskin beneath the wrap.

The saya is crafted from natural hardwood and finished in a deep brown piano lacquer that brings out the wood grain beneath. At 22.44 inches, it sheathes the blade with a clean draw. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata, providing the traditional accent and a practical carry point. The Brown Pattern Steel Wakizashi series offers additional options in this color family.

Total overall length is 32.67 inches with a recorded weight of 2.77 lbs. The koshirae-style fittings - copper tsuba, rayskin tsuka, lacquered hardwood saya - make this wakizashi a well-appointed short sword replica suited to Japanese sword collectors and display enthusiasts.