Damascus Steel Katana with Teal Tsuka, Tiger Tsuba & Dragon-Engraved Black Lacquer Saya

The 28.74-inch manganese Damascus steel blade is the centerpiece of this katana, ground to HRC 62 hardness and revealing a flowing hamon line along its length. Folded construction creates the characteristic layered surface pattern visible across the chrome-finished nagasa, giving each piece a one-of-a-kind grain that no two blades share exactly. Explore more options in the Folded Damascus Katana collection.

The full-tang build transfers directly into the tsuka, which measures 10.62 inches and is wrapped in teal silk ito over a foundation of real black rayskin (samegawa). The rayskin's textured nodes lock the ito in place and add grip friction that keeps the handle secure and stable during handling, while the teal cord introduces a vivid color contrast against the darker fittings below.

The gold-tone alloy tsuba is cast in a tiger motif - a bold, detailed design that anchors the visual hierarchy of the koshirae. Positioned between blade and handle, it balances the weight distribution of the piece and serves as the focal point where the teal tsuka and the dark saya meet.

The saya is crafted from hardwood finished in matte black lacquer with gold dragon engravings running the full 29.92-inch length. The dragon artwork is inlaid against the black ground, creating depth and contrast without interrupting the saya's clean silhouette. A multicolor braided sageo - woven in orange, white, purple, green, and black - wraps the scabbard mouth and provides the final layer of visual complexity to this koshirae-style presentation.

At 40.55 inches overall and 2.8 lb., this katana is sized and balanced for display. Whether mounted on a stand or sheathed in its dragon saya, the teal-and-gold color palette set against matte black makes it a striking focal point in any collection. Browse the full Gray Damascus Steel Japanese Samurai Swords range for additional Damascus variants.