Folded Damascus Steel Katana with Dark Blue Splatter Lacquer Saya in Gray Ito

The nagasa on this katana is forged from folded damascus steel, producing a layered grain pattern across the chrome-polished surface. A visible hamon line traces the length of the blade from the kissaki toward the habaki, the result of the hand-finishing process applied to each piece. The full-tang construction runs the blade steel completely through the handle core, pinned with traditional mekugi for a solid, stable assembly. If you're exploring similar forged constructions, our Folded Steel Samurai Sword collection brings together comparable craftsmanship across multiple styles.

The tsuka is wrapped in gray cotton ito over a black ray-skin (samegawa) base, giving the handle its textured, diamond-pattern surface. The wrap technique follows a traditional diagonal cross pattern, creating raised nodes at regular intervals for grip texture. Copper-toned fittings at the fuchi and kashira frame the handle at both ends, complementing the gray cord without overwhelming the overall color palette.

At the guard, a gold-tone rectangular tsuba carries an ornate scroll motif - fine filigree detailing pressed into the metal surface with a gilded finish. The scroll pattern fills the face of the tsuba on both sides, a style consistent with the koshirae aesthetic of this piece. The Gold Printed Tsuba Katana collection features additional guard designs that share this ornate, gold-finish direction.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in a deep navy lacquer base, then hand-spattered with red and orange accent dots in an irregular pattern across the full length of the scabbard. Because the splatter is applied by hand, the exact dot density and distribution will vary between individual pieces. A gray sageo cord wraps through the kurigata fitting and ties off in a structured knot at the midsection of the saya, completing the koshirae-style presentation.

Overall length measures 41 inches with a shipping weight of 5 lb, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box. The complete assembly - blade, tsuka, tsuba, and saya - is presented as a full koshirae katana replica suited for wall mounting, shelf display, or adding a visually distinctive piece to an existing Japanese sword collection.