Damascus Steel Katana with Dark Red Blade, Dragon Tsuba & Pearl Rayskin Saya
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- Forged from folded Damascus steel, the dark red blade displays the characteristic layered grain pattern of melaleuca steel construction, hand-finished to a refined edge along its 40.5-inch length.
- Full tang construction runs the full length of the black ray-skin wrapped tsuka, secured with black cord ito in a traditional diamond wrap pattern for a firm, secure grip.
- The black-and-gold dragon theme tsuba is cast in alloy with intricate relief detail - a dragon motif that frames the blade and adds a bold focal point to the koshirae.
- Dragon engravings run along the blade itself, visible in the close-up detail shots against the dark red steel - a rare pairing of blade art and matching tsuba theme.
- The saya is wrapped in genuine pearl rayskin (same) over a lacquered wood core, finished with a black-and-white braided sageo that adds striking contrast to the textured surface.
- Overall length 40.5 in., blade width 1.26 in., weight 3.17 lb. - proportions suited to display or serious collectors of Japanese sword craft.
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Product Details
The blade of this Damascus steel katana is forged from folded melaleuca steel, producing the layered grain pattern distinctive to this construction method. The dark red finish runs the full 40.5-inch length, giving the nagasa a deep, wine-toned character that sets it apart from conventional polished finishes. Dragon engravings along the blade surface add a secondary layer of craft detail, visible against the dark steel ground. For collectors drawn to this style, the Red Blade Damascus Steel Katana collection brings together similar pieces in this aesthetic.
The tsuka is wrapped in black PU ray-skin (samegawa) with black cord ito in a traditional diamond braid pattern. Gold-tone menuki accents are set into the wrap at two points along the handle, visible in the main image as small decorative catches against the black ito. The kashira at the pommel is finished in a light alloy tone that completes the handle assembly.
The tsuba is cast in alloy with a black base and gold-highlighted dragon relief - a bold circular guard where a coiled dragon and wave forms emerge in fine detail. The black-and-gold color pairing carries the dragon theme cleanly across the fitting without competing with the dark red blade. This piece fits naturally alongside other examples in the Gray Pattern Steel Katana family for collectors building a koshirae-focused display.
The saya is the visual centerpiece of the scabbard assembly. Genuine pearl rayskin wraps the lacquered wood core, presenting a dense field of white nodules across the full length of the sheath. A black-and-white braided sageo is looped and tied at the kurigata, the high-contrast braid playing directly against the pale rayskin surface. The overall effect is one of considerable material contrast: dark red blade, black handle, white rayskin saya.
Overall assembled length is 40.5 inches, blade width 1.26 inches, blade spine thickness 0.275 inches, and total weight 3.17 lb. The sword is individually handmade by experienced swordsmiths, so minor variation in grain pattern and finish detail is inherent to the process. Note: sword stand or holder is not included.
- Forged from folded Damascus steel, the dark red blade displays the characteristic layered grain pattern of melaleuca steel construction, hand-finished to a refined edge along its 40.5-inch length.
- Full tang construction runs the full length of the black ray-skin wrapped tsuka, secured with black cord ito in a traditional diamond wrap pattern for a firm, secure grip.
- The black-and-gold dragon theme tsuba is cast in alloy with intricate relief detail - a dragon motif that frames the blade and adds a bold focal point to the koshirae.
- Dragon engravings run along the blade itself, visible in the close-up detail shots against the dark red steel - a rare pairing of blade art and matching tsuba theme.
- The saya is wrapped in genuine pearl rayskin (same) over a lacquered wood core, finished with a black-and-white braided sageo that adds striking contrast to the textured surface.
- Overall length 40.5 in., blade width 1.26 in., weight 3.17 lb. - proportions suited to display or serious collectors of Japanese sword craft.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-G10001 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Gray |
| Primary Material | Damascus Steel |
| Saya Color | White |
| Saya Material | Rayskin |
| Tsuka Color | Black |
| Nagasa Color | Dark Red |
| Sageo Color | Black-white |
| Tsuba Color | Black-gold |
| Tsuba Theme | Dragon |
| Blade Engraving | Dragon |
| Style | Koshirae |
| Dimensions | 40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches |
| Weight | 3.2 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 4.4 Pounds |
