Damascus Steel Katana with Red Lacquer Saya - Bronze Dragon Tsuba, Black Ito Wrap

The blade on this katana is forged from folded damascus steel, producing the layered water-pattern grain visible along the entire length of the nagasa. The chrome-finished surface highlights the fold lines cleanly, giving the blade a distinct visual texture that sets it apart from single-steel alternatives. Edge geometry is precision-finished to a consistent profile from the kissaki back to the habaki.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang foundation, with white ray-skin (same) wrapped tightly beneath a black cotton ito in the classic diamond-pattern braid. The contrast between the ivory-toned same peeking through the ito crossovers and the deep black cord is one of the handle's most recognizable visual details. Brass menuki accent the wrap at mid-grip.

The tsuba is cast in bronze alloy and shaped as a circular guard with a fully sculpted dragon design in high relief. The dragon motif wraps across the entire face of the tsuba with fine scale and cloud detailing - a piece that holds up under close inspection. The bronze tone bridges the black handle fittings and the gold-toned habaki collar cleanly. Collectors interested in this style will find more options in the Dragon Damascus Katana collection.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep red lacquer coat with visible texture across the surface. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, providing the sharp red-and-black contrast that defines this koshirae's color scheme. The kojiri and koiguchi are fitted in black, keeping the end caps clean against the red body. For more red saya options paired with pattern steel blades, see the Red Pattern Steel Katana collection.

Overall length is 41 inches with a total weight of 3 lbs. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch box with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. Display stand is not included. Koshirae-style fittings throughout - tsuba, habaki, fuchi, and kashira are matched in bronze and black tones against the red saya.