Damascus Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba - Black PU Leather Saya, Full Tang Blade

The blade is forged from folded Damascus steel, producing a layered grain pattern that shifts with the light across the chrome-polished surface. A defined hamon line traces the edge from base to tip, the result of the differential finishing process applied during hand-forging. The steel runs full tang through the handle, giving the entire piece a unified, balanced feel at 3 lb.

The tsuka is built on a black samegawa (ray-skin) base wrap, which adds texture and grip before the black ito cord is applied in the traditional diamond pattern. Silver menuki accents are set into the cord wrap, visible through the lozenge gaps and adding subtle detail to the handle assembly. The overall handle construction is consistent with koshirae-style fittings throughout.

The tsuba is one of the most visually distinct elements of this piece. Cast from copper with a dragon relief design, it features gold and silver gilding that contrasts sharply against the black fuchi and surrounding fittings. The dragon motif wraps the full face of the guard in high detail - a clear centerpiece when the sword is on display. For more pieces featuring this level of fitting detail, browse our Damascus Katana Sword collection.

The saya is wrapped in black PU leather with a consistent grain texture across the full length. Two metal ring fittings are mounted on the body, paired with a black leather sageo strap that allows for shoulder carry or wall-mount display. The kurikata and kojiri are finished in matching black hardware, keeping the color scheme tight from tip to end cap.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lb, this katana is proportioned for display mounting or shelf presentation. It ships in a fitted 43 x 4 x 4-inch box at 4 lb, arriving protected and ready to unbox. If you're exploring similar builds in folded steel, the Damascus Steel Samurai Sword collection covers a full range of options at this construction level.