Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from damascus pattern steel, displaying the characteristic layered surface texture that makes each piece visually distinct. A visible hamon line runs along the length of the 28.3-inch nagasa, and a dragon engraving is applied directly to the blade flat - a detail that rewards close inspection. The hand-finished edge and full tang construction give the piece structural integrity across its 41-inch total length. Explore more options in our Pattern Steel Katana collection.

The tsuka measures 10.2 inches and is wrapped in black ito cord over a black rayskin base. Knot paper is fitted inside the wrap to maintain even cord tension and a clean diamond pattern across the handle surface. The fuchi and kashira fittings carry a gold-tone finish that ties into the overall metal color scheme.

The tsuba is a circular alloy piece with a sculpted gold dragon in relief at the center. The open-work border surrounding the dragon figure adds depth to the design without overwhelming the transition between tsuka and blade. Gold-tone menuki accents are positioned beneath the ito wrap, consistent with traditional koshirae assembly.

The saya is crafted from natural hardwood finished in black lacquer. A gold dragon engraving is applied along the scabbard body - the same motif carried across the tsuba and blade, creating a unified theme throughout the piece. The brown-gold braided sageo wraps the saya in a two-tone cord that introduces warm color contrast against the black lacquer. If the black finish appeals to you, the Black Damascus Katana collection features additional builds with similar colorways.

This katana is 41 inches overall and weighs 3 lbs, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. The dragon theme runs consistently from tsuba to saya engraving to blade detail, making it a focused collector piece for enthusiasts of traditional Japanese koshirae styling. Note: sword stand is not included.

  • Damascus pattern steel blade with a visible hamon line and dragon engraving along the flat - each fold creates a one-of-a-kind surface texture across the 28.3-inch nagasa.
  • Full tang construction runs the entire length of the 10.2-inch tsuka, wrapped in black ito over black rayskin with knot paper inside for a secure, traditional grip feel.
  • Gold-tone dragon tsuba in circular alloy construction features an intricate relief dragon motif - the gold accents contrast sharply against the black handle components.
  • Black lacquered hardwood saya carries a hand-applied gold dragon engraving along the scabbard body, paired with a brown-gold braided sageo for a rich two-tone finish.
  • Overall length 41 inches, weight 3 lbs - full tang blade with a hand-finished edge, suited for display or forms practice by collectors who appreciate traditional koshirae detailing.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10241
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialDamascus Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Saya ThemeDragon
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBrown-gold
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
Blade EngravingDragon
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 Inches
Weight3.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this katana blade made from?
The blade is forged from damascus pattern steel, showing a layered surface texture with a visible hamon line along the 28.3-inch nagasa and a hand-finished edge. Full tang runs the full handle length.
What is inside the tsuka wrap on this katana?
Knot paper is fitted inside the black ito wrap over a black rayskin base on the 10.2-inch tsuka. This keeps the cord tension even and maintains the traditional diamond pattern across the handle.
What does the dragon engraving appear on?
The dragon motif appears in three places: sculpted in relief on the gold-tone alloy tsuba, engraved in gold along the black lacquered hardwood saya, and etched directly onto the blade flat near the base.