Premium Damascus Steel Japanese Katana - Black Piano Lacquer Saya, Gold Alloy Tsuba, Full Tang

This premium-tier katana features a blade forged from folded Damascus steel, a process that layers the metal repeatedly to create the distinctive wavy grain pattern visible along the entire blade surface. The differential hardening process brings the edge to 60 HRC while keeping the spine flexible - a technique rooted in centuries of Japanese swordsmithing tradition that results in a blade with both visual character and structural integrity.

The full tang blade runs through the handle, secured beneath a wrap of genuine white rayskin (samegawa) and tightly wound black cord. This classic combination provides a textured, non-slip grip surface while maintaining the authentic appearance of a traditionally constructed katana. The handle measures 10.6 inches, proportioned for comfortable two-handed display positioning.

The black hardwood saya is finished in high-gloss piano lacquer - a premium coating technique that produces a deep, mirror-like surface finish. At the mouth of the saya sits a genuine horn koiguchi, a detail typically reserved for higher-end pieces that ensures smooth blade seating and adds a subtle mark of craftsmanship. A black-and-white sageo cord completes the scabbard assembly.

A gold-toned alloy tsuba serves as the sword's visual anchor, providing a warm metallic contrast against the dark steel and black saya. The refined finish of the guard complements the overall premium aesthetic, making this a piece designed to be admired at close range where every detail speaks to the quality of its construction.

Measuring 102cm in overall length with a 28-inch blade and weighing 1.35kg, this Damascus katana occupies the premium collector tier. Every element - from the layered steel to the piano lacquer to the horn fittings - reflects the investment in materials and technique that defines a high-quality Japanese sword.