Damascus Steel Wakizashi with Green Lacquer Saya - Teal Cord Handle, Copper Tsuba, 20.47" Blade

The 20.47-inch damascus steel nagasa is hand-forged and finished to 60 HRC, producing the layered surface pattern that distinguishes pattern steel from machine-ground blades. A clearly defined hamon runs the length of the blade, and the hand-finished edge is sharpened for a precise profile. The chrome-toned surface reflects light cleanly, letting the folded steel layers read as texture rather than decoration. For collectors interested in the full range of Damascus Wakizashi, this build sits firmly within the traditional koshirae style.

The 8.26-inch tsuka starts with a white real rayskin (samegawa) base layer, which provides natural grip texture before the ito is applied. Teal cotton cord is wrapped in the traditional diamond pattern over the samegawa, leaving the characteristic white nodes visible at each gap. The result is a handle that is both visually structured and comfortable to hold.

The tsuba is real copper, finished in black, and shaped with an openwork ornate scroll design. The pierced pattern creates depth and shadow across the guard, while gold-tone habaki and fuchi fittings connect the blade transition and handle collar. The contrast between the dark tsuba, gold fittings, and teal ito defines the color story of the entire piece.

The saya is hardwood lacquered in deep green with a piano-lacquer surface that gives it a smooth, reflective finish. At 22.44 inches, it fits the blade with the close tolerance expected of quality hardwood construction. A teal sageo is tied at the kurigata in a decorative knot, coordinating with the handle wrap and completing the Green Saya Wakizashi aesthetic across every component.

Overall length is 30.7 inches and total weight is 2.64 lb. Built to koshirae style with real copper tsuba, real rayskin, and a piano-lacquered hardwood saya, this wakizashi is a display-quality collectible that holds up to close inspection across every fitting and finish detail.