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

The blade is forged from folded Damascus steel, its layered grain visible across the polished chrome surface. A genuine hamon traces the edge from ha-machi to kissaki, the result of a hand-finished differential hardening process that leaves the subtle activity pattern characteristic of traditional Japanese sword craft. Blade dimensions measure 40.5 inches overall, 1.26 inches at the widest point, with a spine thickness of 0.275 inches and a total weight of 3.2 lb. Collectors drawn to the distinct aesthetics of Folded Damascus Katana will find the layered grain here particularly pronounced under direct light.

The tsuka is built on a full tang core with genuine white same (ray skin) beneath a hand-wrapped brown cotton ito. The diamond-pattern wrap follows traditional diagonal crossings, held in place by alloy menuki and matching fittings at the habaki and seppa. The brown cord tones coordinate intentionally with the warm gold of the sageo, grounding the handle visually before the eye reaches the guard.

The tsuba is the focal point of the koshirae. Cast in a black-gold palette, the openwork guard features a flower theme with gold and silver gilded floral and fauna relief - cherry blossoms and branching motifs cut through the plate, revealing the decorative depth characteristic of high-detail tosogu work. The gold habaki band beneath transitions cleanly from the tsuba to the polished nagasa.

The saya is finished in black hardwood lacquer, its high-gloss surface offering a sharp visual contrast to the warm brown ito above. A braided gold and dark accent sageo cord is knotted at the koiguchi and looped along the scabbard, adding movement and period-appropriate detail to the full koshirae presentation. The kurikata and kojiri are fitted in matching alloy.

With overall dimensions of 40.5 inches, a shipping weight of 4.4 lb, and full koshirae-style mounting, this katana is suited for wall display, collector presentation, or as a centerpiece in a curated Japanese sword collection. A sword stand is not included. For related patterned-steel options, browse our Red Pattern Steel Katana collection.