Damascus Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba in Blue Cord Handle & Marble Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from full-tang Damascus steel, folded to produce the characteristic layered grain patterns visible along the black-finished nagasa. A hamon line traces the edge, catching light against the dark steel and highlighting the contrast between the hardened edge and the body of the blade. At 40.55 inches overall with a blade width of 1.259 inches, the proportions follow classic katana geometry suited to koshirae-style display.

The tsuka is wrapped in blue cotton ito using a traditional diagonal cross pattern, with gold-accent menuki set beneath the wrap at regular intervals. The combination of deep blue cord against the gold hardware gives the handle a bold, layered visual character that carries through the entire piece.

The gold-tone dragon tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this build. Cast in relief, it features coiling dragon forms and cloud scroll motifs worked across the surface - a design that reads as both ornate and structurally balanced. The circular form sits cleanly at the junction of blade and handle, with the gold tone connecting to the menuki above. Collectors drawn to Dragon Damascus Katana builds will recognize this style immediately.

The hardwood saya is finished in natural lacquer applied over a black-and-white marble surface pattern - an irregular, high-contrast texture that makes this scabbard visually distinct from standard solid-color finishes. A blue-and-white braided sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, with the two-tone braid echoing the blue of the tsuka wrap. For a broader look at this aesthetic, the Dragon Theme Scabbard Katana collection covers related configurations.

At 2.8 lb total weight with a shipping weight of 3.3 lb, this piece is sized and weighted for wall mounting or display case presentation. The koshirae-style fittings - dragon tsuba, matched sageo, lacquered saya - form a cohesive set that reflects traditional Japanese sword furniture conventions. Sword stand not included.