Damascus Steel Full Tang Katana with Black Lacquer Dragon Saya - Gold Scroll Tsuba, Black-White Ito

The blade is forged from Damascus pattern steel, showing the distinctive layered grain across its chrome-finished surface. A visible hamon line traces the edge from the kissaki back toward the habaki, reflecting the hand-finished tempering process. The full tang extends the full length of the handle, providing structural integrity throughout the piece.

The tsuka is wrapped in black-and-white ito in a traditional diamond cross pattern over white rayskin (same), exposing the pale skin at each opening. Black fuchi and kashira collar the handle at both ends, and gold-tone menuki accents sit beneath the ito wrap, consistent with the overall koshirae color scheme.

The tsuba is cast in a gold tone with ornate scroll relief across its surface - an elaborate pattern of curved lines and layered detailing that gives the guard a distinctly classical character. The seppa and habaki surrounding the blade at the throat are finished in matching metal tones, keeping the transition from tsuba to saya clean and tight.

The saya is constructed from hardwood finished with black lacquer, giving it a smooth, deep gloss surface. An engraved dragon motif runs along the body of the scabbard, rendered in fine line detail that catches light at an angle. Inside, knot paper lining cushions the blade and prevents contact damage during storage. The black braided sageo is attached at the kurigata and hangs in a neat looped arrangement for carry or display. Explore more pieces in this style at Black Damascus Katana.

Overall length is 41 inches and shipping weight is 4 lb, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box. This katana brings together Damascus steel blade work, dragon-themed saya carving, and gold scroll tsuba detailing into one cohesive piece for collectors drawn to traditional Japanese sword aesthetics. For a broader selection of folded steel mountings, see our Damascus Steel Samurai Sword collection.