Damascus Steel Katana with Gold Dragon Tsuba - Brown Tiger Saya, Black Cord Handle, Full Tang

The blade on this katana is forged from folded damascus steel, revealing layered patterning across the 29.92-inch nagasa. Hardened to 60 HRC, it carries a visible hamon line running the length of the edge and arrives hand-finished with a sharpened profile. The folded construction gives the steel its characteristic surface texture - no two blades come out identical. For collectors drawn to pattern-welded work, this sits alongside other pieces in our Damascus Katana Sword collection.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and uses a full tang construction, meaning the steel runs uninterrupted from tip to pommel. Black samegawa wraps the core, and the outer layer is finished in black cord using a traditional diamond-pattern wrap. Two gold-toned menuki accent the grip at the standard positions. The fuchi and kashira are brown-toned to match the overall color palette.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a gold tone and sculpted into a detailed dragon design. The figure wraps the full circumference of the guard with raised relief work - claws, scales, and the dragon's head are all individually defined. A thin gold-toned habaki collar seats the tsuba cleanly against the blade.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in a warm brown lacquer. White tiger figures are engraved across the surface in a repeating pattern, giving the scabbard its own visual weight separate from the blade and fittings. The sageo is braided in black and white, knotted at the kurigata in a traditional style. At 29.92 inches, the saya fits the nagasa with a snug draw. Those interested in brown-finished swords can explore more in our Brown Pattern Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

Total assembled length is 40.55 inches with an overall weight of 3.72 lbs. The koshirae-style fittings - coordinated in gold, brown, and black - give this piece a cohesive presentation across every component. It suits a wall mount, display stand, or a dedicated collector looking for a folded damascus katana with strong visual character from blade to saya.