Damascus Steel Tanto with Blue Saya - Gold Alloy Tsuba, Black Cord Handle, Purple Gem Accent

This Damascus steel tanto brings together folded layered steel and a striking color palette that sets it apart from conventional Japanese short-sword replicas. The blade runs the full 20.5-inch overall length at 1.5 lbs, shaped in classic tanto geometry with a squared tip and a visible hamon line running along the edge. Folded Damascus construction produces the flowing wood-grain patterns visible across both the flat and the spine, giving each piece a naturally unique surface. Browse our Damascus Tanto Fixed Blade collection for additional options in this construction style.

The handle uses PU black samegawa as the base wrap, overlaid with tightly knotted black cord in a traditional diamond tsukamaki pattern. Gold menuki ornaments are tucked beneath the binding at two points along the grip, visible through the cord gaps and adding metallic warmth against the otherwise dark handle. The overall grip feel is firm and balanced for a piece at this length and weight.

The tsuba is cast alloy finished in gold tone, combining two distinct design elements: a circular guard with a braided rope-texture rim and a rectangular base plate featuring open geometric lattice cutouts. Black horizontal banding on the base plate creates clean separation between the guard and the blade collar, reinforcing the gold-and-black contrast that runs through the entire fitting set.

The saya is the most visually distinctive element of this tanto. A vivid blue speckled finish covers the full scabbard surface, evoking a stone or mineral texture that contrasts sharply with the dark fittings. A black sageo cord ties around the mid-section, and a purple oval gemstone set in a black oval housing sits prominently at the tie point - a detail clearly visible from any display angle. The kurikata and kojiri fittings are finished in black to match the handle wrap. If the blue saya aesthetic appeals to you, the Blue Pattern Steel Tanto collection offers further variations in this colorway.

At 20.5 inches overall and 1.5 lbs, this tanto ships in a 27 x 4 x 4 inch package at 2 lbs shipping weight. It is intended as a collectible display piece for Japanese sword enthusiasts and collectors drawn to Damascus patterning, bold saya colors, and ornate gold fittings.