Damascus Steel Katana with Hamon Blade, Gold Dragon Tsuba & Dark Blue Lacquer Saya

The blade is forged from damascus steel using a folded layered technique, producing a distinct surface pattern across the entire length. A hamon line runs along the edge, created during the differential finishing process - giving this katana a visual characteristic shared with traditional Japanese swordsmithing. The chrome-toned nagasa measures 40.55 inches in overall length and 1.259 inches in width, with a blade thickness of 0.275 inches. Full-tang construction ensures the steel core extends completely through the handle. If you are exploring more options in this category, the Japanese Folded Steel Katana collection offers a broader range of folded-steel builds.

The tsuka (handle) is built on a hardwood core and wrapped with genuine white samegawa - real ray skin - beneath a tightly applied black cotton cord in the traditional diamond-pattern (hishimaki) style. The white diamond windows formed by the wrap expose the samegawa beneath, creating the black-and-white contrast visible in the images. This construction follows authentic koshirae assembly standards.

The tsuba is one of the most visually detailed components of this sword. Cast in copper with a gold-tone finish, it features a full-relief dragon scene set against rolling waves - a motif drawn from classical East Asian imagery. The sculpted dragon figure, wave crests, and surrounding scrollwork are rendered with fine surface detail. A small copper menuki is fitted beneath the handle wrap, maintaining proportion with the overall fittings.

The saya (scabbard) is made from hardwood and finished in deep dark blue lacquer with scattered gold flecking visible across the surface. The mouth of the saya (koiguchi) is wrapped in black braided cord, and a black sageo is attached for traditional carry. The lacquer finish provides both a protective coating and a strong visual contrast against the silver blade and gold tsuba. For those drawn to swords that balance display presence with traditional materials, the Real Modern Samurai Sword collection includes comparable full-koshirae builds.

Overall dimensions: 40.55 in length, 1.259 in width, 0.275 in height. Weight: 2.8 lbs. Shipping weight: 3.3 lbs. Package dimensions: 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches. The full-tang damascus blade, gold dragon tsuba, dark blue lacquered saya, and black-and-white cord tsuka combine into a cohesive koshirae-style assembly suited for display or addition to a serious collection.