Damascus Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Black Lacquer Saya - Brown Ito, Chrysanthemum Tsuba

The blade is forged from damascus steel, delivering the characteristic layered grain pattern across its 28.5-inch length. A real hamon line runs along the edge, produced through differential heat treatment rather than etching, giving each sword a unique visual signature in the steel. The full tang construction runs the entire length of the handle, anchored securely beneath the brown ito wrapping. Explore more options in our Damascus Katana collection.

The tsuka is wrapped in brown ito over white same - genuine ray skin provides the textured underlayer visible at each diamond opening in the wrap. The pattern is a traditional koshirae style, tightly bound and finished with a dark end cap. The overall handle feel balances grip security with the visual warmth of the brown cord against pale skin contrast.

The tsuba is black iron with a chrysanthemum motif - the floral outline is relief-cut into the plate and accented with gold and copper tones on the habaki and associated fittings. This three-metal combination of black, gold, and copper gives the handle area a layered visual complexity that reads clearly even at a distance.

The saya is hardwood finished in a gloss black lacquer, smooth and uniform along its full length. The sageo cord is braided in brown and gold, knotted at the kurigata in a decorative multi-loop style as seen in the product images. Real horn fittings are used at the koiguchi and kojiri, completing the traditional saya construction.

Overall dimensions: 40.5 inches length, 1.26 inches width, 0.275 inches thickness, 3.2 lbs. Packaged at 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inches. Each sword is individually handmade, so hamon pattern, fitting tone, and cord texture will vary slightly piece to piece. Sword stand not included.