Golden Blade Katana - Spring Steel Clay Tempered Sword with Snake Tsuba and Olive Crackle Saya

This katana features a spring steel blade that has been clay tempered to produce a visible hamon line running the length of the 28.74-inch cutting edge. The golden raging fire finish highlights the layered grain pattern throughout the blade, with the effect especially pronounced at the kissaki where the swirling lines converge. Hardened to 58 HRC, the full tang blade delivers both structural integrity and a refined edge.

The 10.23-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in white real rayskin, then bound with black cord in a traditional crosshatch pattern. Small colored menuki accent pieces sit beneath the wrapping, adding subtle detail to the grip. The construction provides a secure hold and balances the weight of the blade comfortably. This piece belongs among the finest Gold Blade Japanese Samurai Swords available for collectors.

At the junction of blade and handle sits an alloy tsuba with a snake motif rendered in silver with gold-tipped scales along the outer rim. The circular guard features coiled serpent forms in relief, with fine detailing visible from both sides. This design adds visual depth while serving as a functional handguard.

The 30.7-inch hardwood saya is finished in an olive-gold crackle lacquer that creates a textured, aged appearance across the entire surface. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, providing contrast against the warm tones of the scabbard. The lacquer finish pairs naturally with the golden blade for a cohesive color story, fitting right alongside our Gold Saya Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

At 40.94 inches in total length and 4.4 lbs, this katana is proportioned for display presence without excessive bulk. The combination of clay tempered spring steel, real rayskin, and detailed snake tsuba makes it a distinctive addition to any sword collection or mounted wall display.