Damascus Steel Katana with Real Hamon, Rayskin Saya & Bronze Lotus Tsuba - Black-White Handle

The blade of this katana is forged from folded Damascus steel, producing the layered grain pattern visible along the flat and a clearly defined hamon line tracing the edge. The hand-finished surface reveals the steel's natural texture - light catching across the layers as the blade curves toward the kissaki. Full tang construction anchors the blade firmly through the handle assembly. For collectors interested in Damascus steel katana variations, this piece represents a traditional koshirae approach applied to a patterned steel blade.

The tsuka is wrapped in black-and-white braided ito over genuine white samegawa (rayskin), creating a sharp diamond pattern across the grip. Menuki figures - visible in gold tones on both sides of the handle - are seated beneath the ito wrap in their traditional position, adding dimension and a period-accurate detail to the construction.

The tsuba is cast in bronze with a lotus leaf motif, the surface carrying natural patina tones and sculpted relief detail. Gold accent lines trace the design, and a small decorative element hangs from the tsuba in the traditional style. The fitting bridges the handle and blade with a visual weight appropriate to the koshirae assembly.

The saya is covered in pearl rayskin with a distinctive white-dot texture on a black ground - a material also known as same, historically used on high-quality scabbard work. Two dark red sageo cord ties secure the saya, providing a deliberate color accent against the predominantly black and white palette. The kojiri (tip cap) is finished in orange-gold tone.

Overall length is 40.5 inches with a blade width of 1.26 inches and a total weight of 3.17 lb. This piece is built in the full koshirae style with coordinated fittings throughout. Collectors exploring rayskin saya Japanese samurai swords will find the scabbard finish here particularly well-executed. Note: sword stand is not included.