Damascus Steel Katana with Real Hamon - White Tsuka, Gold-Brown Tsuba, Black Lacquer Saya

The blade is forged from Damascus steel, displaying the layered fold pattern that forms across the entire length as the metal is worked under heat and hammer. A genuine hamon runs along the edge - the visible boundary line produced when the steel undergoes differential hardening during the finishing process. The chrome-polished surface brings out the contrast between the pattern layers and the bright mirror finish, making the hamon clearly readable from tip to base.

The tsuka is wrapped in white ito over a black PU samegawa base, with the diamond-pattern wrap arranged in the traditional koshirae style. Gold-tone menuki are set into the wrap on both sides, their rounded forms pressing through the cord crossings to add grip texture and visual detail. The kashira cap at the pommel end is fitted in matching white with subtle gold trim, keeping the handle colorway cohesive.

The tsuba is cast in a lobed silhouette with a dark iron-brown ground and gold inlay detailing. The face carries a swirling tomoe design at the center, surrounded by fine line etching along the rim. The gold-brown two-tone finish bridges the bright blade and the white handle without visual interruption, and the lobed outline gives the fitting a more ornate profile than a standard round form. Explore more options in our Damascus Blade Katana collection.

The saya is constructed from hardwood finished in a deep black lacquer, polished to a high gloss that reflects light evenly across the surface. A black sageo cord is attached at the kurikata and tied in a multi-loop knotted arrangement - visible in the detail image as a structured, layered knot rather than a simple wrap. A small gold-tone bead is set into the knot as a finishing accent, matching the menuki color on the tsuka.

Overall length is 40.55 in with a blade width of 1.259 in and a blade thickness of 0.275 in. Total weight is 2.8 lb. Shipping weight is 3.3 lb in a 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 in package. This piece is presented in full koshirae-style mountings and is suited for display or collection. If you are interested in related pieces, browse the Black Carbon Katana collection for additional single-color saya options.