Damascus Steel Katana with Snake Tsuba - Black-Gold Lacquer Saya, Engraved Blade

The blade on this katana is forged from damascus pattern steel, revealing a flowing layered grain across the surface when light catches the steel at an angle. A visible hamon line runs the length of the blade, and a snake motif is engraved into the flat near the tip - a detail that rewards close inspection. The steel carries solid hardness and flexibility suited to a full-tang build. If you're exploring our broader range, the Hand Forged Damascus Katana Sword collection covers additional forging styles and configurations.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang core wrapped in black ray-skin (samegawa) and finished with tightly wound black ito cord in a traditional diamond pattern. Black menuki fittings nestle beneath the wrap at the standard positions, adding texture and visual depth to the grip.

The tsuba is the standout fitting on this piece - cast in gold-tone metal with a coiled snake relief sculpted across both faces. The fuchi and kashira collars at either end of the tsuka echo the same gold finish and scrollwork detailing, tying the hardware palette together cleanly.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a black lacquer base with irregular gold speckle patterning across the entire length - giving it a mottled, almost organic appearance rather than a flat solid color. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata and hangs in a looped tassel. This finish pairs directly with the gold fittings for a consistent black-and-gold visual theme. For more options in this color family, see the High Carbon Damascus Steel Katana collection.

Total length is 41 inches with an overall weight of 3 lbs. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box at a shipping weight of 4 lbs. This is a koshirae-style katana replica finished to collector display standards - each piece is individually hand-forged, so damascus grain patterns and hamon character will vary slightly between swords. Sword stand not included.