Damascus Steel Katana with Flower Tsuba in Red Lacquer Saya - Black & White Ito, Gold Sageo

The blade is the defining element of this katana, forged from Damascus steel that displays flowing folded-layer patterns across its chrome-polished surface. A distinct hamon line traces the edge from tip to base, the product of careful hand-finishing that leaves a visible temper boundary between the hardened edge and the softer spine. At 40.55 inches overall with a blade width of 1.259 inches and spine thickness of 0.275 inches, the geometry is faithful to traditional katana proportions. For collectors drawn to pattern-steel pieces, our Natural-wood Damascus Steel Katana collection offers additional options in this category.

The tsuka is built around a full tang that extends the entire length of the handle, providing structural continuity from tip to pommel. The grip surface uses PU white samegawa as the foundation, wrapped in black cotton ito in a standard hishi-gumi (diamond) pattern. The white samegawa peeks through each diamond opening, creating a sharp black-and-white contrast that is immediately visible even at a distance. Copper-toned fittings at the habaki and fuchi complete the handle assembly.

The tsuba is one of the most visually distinctive features of this build. Cast from alloy in a circular form, it combines a white base with raised gold-tone floral relief work - botanically detailed petals and leaves distributed across the guard surface. The white-and-gold color pairing bridges the chrome blade and the black tsuka wrap, tying the overall color palette together without visual conflict.

The red hardwood saya is finished in multiple coats of natural lacquer, producing a deep, glossy crimson with subtle wood-grain texture visible beneath the surface. The sageo is a braided gold-and-dark-brown cord that wraps the saya mouth area in an ornamental knot pattern and terminates in small gold tassels - a detail clearly visible in the product image. The combination of red lacquer and gold cord gives this piece a warm, high-contrast finish that reads as distinctly bold on a display stand.

Total weight is 2.8 lbs., and the piece ships in a dedicated box measuring 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches at a shipping weight of 3.3 lbs. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or added to a growing collection of pattern-steel swords, this katana brings together Damascus craftsmanship, floral tsuba design, and a vivid red-and-gold color story in one cohesive piece. Sword stand is not included.