Damascus Steel Katana with Real Hamon and Snake Tsuba in Blue Speckled Saya - Collectible Samurai Sword

This katana features a folded Damascus steel blade spanning 28.74 inches, clay tempered and oil quenched to reach 58 HRC hardness. The layered steel produces a distinctive wavy grain pattern along the flat, while the clay tempering process creates a real hamon line - a natural visual boundary between the hardened edge and the softer spine. The result is a chrome-finished blade with organic, cloud-like patterns that catch light at every angle.

The 10.23-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in genuine white rayskin for texture and grip stability. Black cord binding runs the length of the handle, interwoven with blue ito accents that echo the color palette of the saya. The fit is snug and traditional, designed for confident one- or two-handed display positioning.

At the junction of blade and handle sits an alloy tsuba cast in a coiling snake motif. The sculpture carries an antique brass patina with fine scale detailing on the serpent body, giving the guard a dimensional, almost living quality. This is one of the standout visual elements of the piece and pairs well with other swords in our Damascus Blade Samurai Swords collection.

The 30.7-inch hardwood saya is finished in piano lacquer and displays a striking blue and gold speckled pattern - a textured, almost mineral-like surface that sets it apart from solid-color scabbards. A blue and white braided sageo is tied at the kurikata, accented with an amber-toned bead that adds a warm contrast to the cool blue tones. For more options in this color family, browse our Blue Pattern Steel Japanese Samurai Swords.

At 40.94 inches overall and 4.4 lbs, this full tang katana carries real presence on a wall mount or sword stand. Every component - from the Damascus grain on the blade to the snake tsuba and speckled saya - contributes to a cohesive and detailed collectible sword with traditional Japanese construction methods throughout.