Damascus Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba in Dark Red Blade & Multi-Color Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from folded Damascus steel and finished in a deep dark red tone, with a dragon engraving etched into the surface near the base. The layered fold pattern runs across the entire length, giving each piece a distinctive grain that catches light differently along the edge and spine. At 41 inches total, the proportions follow traditional katana geometry with a pronounced curve suited to the koshirae-style presentation.

The handle is built on a full-tang core, with genuine black ray-skin (same) providing the base texture beneath a tightly wrapped black-and-red cord ito. The braided pattern is clean and even, sitting flush against the same without gaps. A red sageo cord is attached at the kurikata, coordinating with the ito color scheme across the full assembly.

The tsuba is one of the most detailed elements of this piece - a large bronze disc cast with an openwork dragon relief, featuring fine scale and cloud textures across the surface. A gold-tone fuchi collar separates the tsuba from the ito wrap, adding contrast between the dark handle and the bronze guard. Small red accent details appear within the casting, picking up the red thread running through the ito.

The saya is lacquered hardwood with a striking multi-color floral splatter finish - red, green, and gold against a black base - giving it an almost painted art object quality. Black-and-red braided cord wraps the upper saya in a sageo knot, and a black kojiri cap finishes the tip. The overall color story of dark red, black, bronze, and multi-color lacquer reads as a cohesive koshirae set. Explore more options in our Damascus Katana Sword collection.

This katana ships at 4 lbs in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch package. It is a full koshirae collectible replica suitable for display. No sword stand is included. For collectors interested in related formats, the Damascus Steel Sword collection offers additional Damascus-forged options across different blade styles.