Damascus Steel Tanto with Black Lacquer Saya, Bronze Tsuba and Purple Sageo - Dragon Engraved Blade

The blade on this tanto is forged from folded damascus steel, producing the signature layered wave pattern visible across the full surface. A hand-finished hamon traces the edge, and a dragon engraving runs along the flat of the blade - two distinct visual details that set this piece apart from standard production tanto. The steel is polished to a bright chrome finish that contrasts sharply with the dark handle and saya.

The handle (tsuka) is built on a full tang foundation, wrapped in black ray-skin (samegawa) beneath a tightly braided black cord ito. Gold-tone menuki ornaments are seated at intervals along the grip, visible in the product images as small raised accent pieces that break up the all-black handle profile.

The bronze tsuba is cast in an ornate scroll design with open cutwork - a circular frame filled with interlaced vine or scroll motifs. The warm bronze tone bridges the black handle and the polished blade, and matching bronze fittings (habaki and seppa) maintain visual consistency across the koshirae assembly.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep black piano lacquer that gives it a mirror-like gloss. A purple braided sageo cord is tied in a traditional knotwork pattern around the mouth of the saya - the bold purple against the black lacquer is the most visually striking element of the piece. Explore more designs in our Black Damascus Steel Tanto collection.

At 21.65 inches overall and 1.54 lb, this tanto sits in a compact, well-balanced form factor. Packaged in a 23 x 3 x 3 in box at a shipping weight of 3 lb. If you prefer a tsuba-less configuration, browse our Black Pattern Steel Aikuchi collection for related styles.