Damascus Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba and Gray Painted Saya - Folded Pattern Steel Collectible Sword

This katana features a folded pattern steel blade that reveals its layered damascus grain along the entire cutting edge. The repeated folding process creates a visible hamon line with a rhythmic, wave-like texture, and the kissaki tip clearly shows the cross-section of the folded steel layers - a hallmark of traditional multilayer forging. Among our Damascus Steel Katana collection, this piece stands out for its pronounced grain definition.

The 11-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in white PU samegawa, then bound tightly with black cotton ito cord in a traditional diamond pattern. Copper-toned fuchi and kashira cap both ends of the handle, matching the warm metallic accent running throughout the fittings.

At the guard position sits a sculptural copper-toned tsuba featuring a three-dimensional dragon motif surrounded by scrolling clouds. Gold-finished accents on the habaki and seppa ring provide contrast against the darker patina of the dragon relief, giving the crossguard genuine visual weight.

The gray hardwood saya is the most striking visual element of this katana. Its entire surface is hand-painted with a dramatic scene of waves, clouds, and mythological figures in monochromatic gray and black tones, sealed under natural lacquer for protection. A dark brown braided sageo cord wraps the kurikata, adding a textured accent to the painted surface. This saya style is characteristic of our Gray Pattern Steel Japanese Samurai Swords series.

Full tang construction runs through the entire handle, and the katana measures 40.5 inches in overall length with a blade width of 1.26 inches and a weight of 2.88 lbs. Every fitting is assembled by hand, from the mekugi pins securing the tang to the lacquer finish on the saya. Please note that no sword stand or holder is included.