Damascus Steel Katana in Marble Dark Red-White Saya with Black Geometric Alloy Tsuba

The blade is forged from Damascus manganese steel, its surface revealing a dense, flowing layered pattern that shifts with the light. At 28.74 inches in length and hardened to 62 HRC, the nagasa carries a chrome finish that contrasts sharply against the rippled grain. The full tang runs the complete length of the handle, giving the piece structural integrity from tip to pommel. Explore our Authentic Katana collection for more Damascus blade options.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is wrapped in tightly wound black cord over a foundation of real black rayskin (samegawa). The textured rayskin provides a firm base layer, while the cord wrap follows a traditional diagonal cross pattern. Two gold-tone menuki accents are visible through the wrap, adding restrained detail to an otherwise all-black handle assembly.

The tsuba is cast in black alloy with a geometric cutout design - multiple circular apertures cut through a rounded octagonal frame. At its center sits a circular medallion with gold-tone raised relief, visible in both the full-sword view and the close-up detail shot. The fuchi and habaki are finished in matching black metal, maintaining a cohesive dark tone throughout the fittings.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished with a matte lacquer in a dark red-and-white marble pattern. The irregular veining spreads across the full 29.92-inch length, with deep crimson pooling alongside white and pale grey tones. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata, looping in a traditional knot that hangs against the saya's midsection. The contrast between the marbled scabbard and the all-black handle is the defining visual statement of this piece. For more layered-steel options, see our WW2 Damascus Steel Katana collection.

This katana measures 40.55 inches overall and weighs 2.8 lb. The koshirae-style presentation - coordinated fittings, lacquered hardwood saya, and hand-wrapped tsuka - makes it a strong choice for display collections or as a focal point for Japanese sword enthusiasts.