Damascus Steel Tanto in Green Rayskin Saya with Dragon Tsuba - Manganese Steel, 28.74" Blade

The blade is forged from manganese steel, ground to a 28.74-inch nagasa and hardened to 62 HRC. A natural hamon runs the full length of the edge, its wavy boundary visible against the chrome-finished flat. Hand-engraved wave motifs rise from the lower half of the blade, adding visual depth without interrupting the clean geometry of the kissaki. Browse our full range of Damascus Steel Tanto if you want to compare blade steel options side by side.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is built over real black rayskin - the pebbled samegawa texture provides a secure foundation before the green cotton ito is applied. The braid follows a tight diamond pattern with white menuki peeking through the crossings at regular intervals, giving the grip a precise, traditional koshirae feel at 1.54 lb. total weight.

The tsuba is cast alloy finished in a two-tone gold and silver combination. The face is densely worked with a dragon theme - clouds, scales, and claws rendered in relief, with the gold and silver tones shifting across the design to separate foreground from background. The fuchi matches the silver edge of the tsuba, tying the transition from blade to grip together cleanly.

The saya is covered in green rayskin with a matte surface that shows the natural grain of the skin. Real horn is used at both the koiguchi and kojiri, providing firm retention at the mouth and a finished stop at the tip. The sageo tied at the kurikata is braided in three colors - green, white, and gold - matching the handle ito palette and completing the coordinated color story across the full piece.

Overall length is 40.55 inches; saya length is 29.92 inches. Shipping weight is 2.2 lb. The full koshirae-style assembly - dragon tsuba, horn-fitted rayskin saya, and engraved manganese steel blade - makes this tanto a well-considered piece for collectors focused on traditional Japanese short-sword fittings.