Damascus Steel Katana with Gold Blade, Dark Red Hardwood Saya and Bamboo Tsuba

The blade is forged from folded Damascus steel, producing the characteristic layered grain pattern that ripples across the gold-toned surface from tip to habaki. A distinct hamon line traces the edge, the result of differential finishing along the blade's length. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch width, the proportions follow classic katana geometry while the gold coloration gives this piece an immediately striking visual identity among Gold Damascus Steel Katana offerings.

The tsuka is wrapped in black ito cord over a white ray-skin (same) base, with the diamond-pattern lacing pulled tight and even across the full handle length. Alloy menuki fittings are set beneath the wrap, and silver-tone alloy fuchi and kashira cap each end of the handle for a cohesive hardware finish.

The tsuba is a standout detail - a round alloy guard worked in an openwork bamboo grove motif, the stalks and joints rendered in precise negative space. The silver outer ring and gold inner collar (habaki) create a two-tone frame that bridges the dark handle to the gold blade.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep dark red lacquer with a fine textured surface that catches light across its length. A black sageo cord is knotted at the koiguchi in a traditional braided pattern, with a small gold-tone kurikata fitting holding it in place. The overall color pairing of dark red saya against the black tsuka and gold blade gives this piece a rich, layered visual contrast. If you want to explore similar aesthetics, browse our Gold Pattern Steel Katana collection.

Total weight is 3.17 lb with shipping weight at 4.4 lb. Each piece is individually handcrafted by experienced swordsmiths, so minor variation in grain pattern and finish is inherent to the process. Sword stand not included.