Damascus Steel Red Blade Katana with Gold Foil Black Saya and Red-Black Ito Wrap - Collectible Sword

This katana features a full tang Damascus steel blade finished in a deep, rich red tone. The layered steel construction produces subtle pattern variations across the 28.74-inch nagasa, heat treated to 60 HRC hardness with a hand-finished edge. The dark red color carries through from spine to kissaki, creating a bold visual contrast against the polished edge line.

The 10.23-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in black PU samegawa for a textured base layer. Over this, red and black ito cord is tightly wound in an alternating pattern, producing a striking two-tone grip that complements the red blade above. The construction follows traditional Japanese handle assembly with mekugi pin retention through the full tang.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a gold-toned alloy tsuba with an intricate fan-shell design. The guard features a radiating fluted pattern on one side and an integrated circular ring element, blending ornamental detail with functional hand protection. Matching gold-toned fuchi and kashira cap the handle ends, tying the warm metallic accents together.

The 30.7-inch hardwood saya is finished in glossy black piano lacquer and decorated with gold foil splatter patterns that give each scabbard a unique, artful appearance. A red sageo cord is tied at the kurikata with a traditional knot, echoing the red ito on the handle. This saya style fits well among other pieces in the Red Damascus Katana collection.

At 40.94 inches overall and 4.4 lbs, this katana carries real presence on a display stand or wall mount. The combination of Damascus steel construction, dark red blade finish, and gold-accented black lacquer saya places it among the more visually distinctive pieces in the Damascus Steel Sword lineup - a collectible built with attention to both material quality and aesthetic cohesion.