Damascus Steel Katana with Teal Lacquered Saya, Snake Tsuba in Bronze & Dark Blue Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from folded damascus steel, producing the layered grain pattern visible along the flat of the chrome-finish nagasa. A real hamon line runs the length of the blade, the result of the hand-finishing process applied by experienced swordsmiths working within centuries-old forging traditions. The full-tang construction ensures the steel runs uninterrupted into the handle core. If you're exploring our Blue Damascus Steel Katana collection, this piece sits at the intersection of material craft and visual design.

The tsuka is built over a full-tang core wrapped in black rayskin (samegawa) and bound with dark blue ito in a traditional diamond pattern. The wrapping is firm and even, with blue menuki accents visible beneath the cord at each lozenge gap. The dark navy of the handle creates a deliberate tonal contrast against the warm bronze hardware.

The tsuba is cast in bronze with a coiled snake motif - the serpent body curves around the full circumference of the guard, scales rendered in raised relief. Copper fittings at the habaki and fuchi maintain the antique bronze palette throughout the koshirae, giving the assembled piece a visually unified hardware tone.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in teal lacquer, a vivid blue-green that shifts in light. Hand-painted gold vine ornamentation runs along the lower half of the scabbard in a repeating geometric chain. A braided green sageo is knotted at the kurigata and drapes along the saya, with a pale blue-green bead accent worked into the knot. Collectors looking at Blue Damascus Steel Japanese Samurai Swords will find the teal-and-gold saya finish particularly distinctive among available options.

Total assembled length is 41 inches with a weight of 4 lbs. The sword ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 5 lbs shipping weight. Each piece is individually handmade, so minor variation in grain pattern and painted detail is inherent to the process. Sword stand not included.