Damascus Steel WW2 Shin Gunto Katana with Brown Hardwood Saya - Gold Ornate Tsuba, Black Ito

The blade is forged from damascus steel, revealing layered grain patterns along its length and a visible hamon line near the edge. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs., the geometry follows the traditional Shin Gunto profile - a gentle curve, narrow point, and full-tang core that runs the complete length of the handle. The chrome-finished surface catches light cleanly, letting the damascus layering show without distraction.

The tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in white PU samegawa, then bound with black cord ito in the standard diamond-window pattern. Gold-tone menuki accents appear at the openings, matching the warm metal tone carried through the rest of the fittings. The grip sits firm and secure in hand, proportioned to the longer officer-style handle common to wartime Shin Gunto construction.

The tsuba is one of the most detailed components on this piece. Cast in alloy with a gold finish, it carries an ornate scroll and floral motif across its face with silver-tone relief carving at the center panel. The layered construction - gold outer ring, engraved body, decorative rim - references the elaborate fittings used on Imperial Japanese officer swords of the late 1930s and early 1940s. A gold habaki seats the blade cleanly against the guard.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep brown lacquer that photographs as a rich rosewood tone. Gold-tone koiguchi and kurikata fittings frame both ends, while a silver-detailed kojiri caps the tip. A beige braided sageo cord ties at the kurikata with a traditional knot, completing the military presentation aesthetic. Subtle engraved detail on the saya surface adds texture without competing with the overall color story. For collectors drawn to Brown Damascus Steel Japanese Samurai Swords, the brown-and-gold combination here is particularly well executed.

This Shin Gunto replica measures 41 inches in length, weighs 3 lbs., and ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 in. box at 4 lbs. It is designed as a collectible and display piece honoring the design language of WW2-era Japanese officer swords. No sword stand is included. If you are building out a Brown Katana display, this piece pairs naturally with other brown-saya configurations.