Damascus Steel Katana with Dark Red Crackle Lacquer Saya - Black Ito, Geometric Tsuba

The blade is forged from manganese Damascus steel, ground to a 28.74-inch nagasa and hardened to 62 HRC. A distinct hamon line runs the length of the blade, and the Damascus layering produces flowing wave-grain patterns across the surface - visible in both natural and artificial light. The hand-finished edge delivers a refined profile consistent with traditional Japanese sword geometry. Explore more options in our Folded Damascus Katana collection.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is constructed over a genuine black rayskin (honegawa) base. Black cotton ito is wrapped in the traditional diamond pattern, with white contrast nodes at each crossing point creating a high-contrast black-and-white visual rhythm along the full handle length. The grip is firm and centered, shaped for a natural two-handed hold.

The alloy tsuba features a circular geometric design: a bold black ring with a gold inner accent band separating the blade collar from the guard face. The clean, angular cutouts in the tsuba body create visual depth without adding unnecessary bulk, reinforcing the koshirae-style presentation of the complete piece.

The saya is the defining visual element of this katana. Hardwood-core construction is finished in a matte crackle lacquer - deep red base with black fracture veining across the entire surface, producing a texture that reads like cracked earth or volcanic stone. At 29.92 inches, the saya fits the nagasa with a secure, snug draw. A structured black sageo cord wraps the kurikata, and a red-and-black accent piece at the cord attachment point ties the saya color into the handle ensemble. This piece is part of our Red Damascus Steel Katana collection.

Total assembled length is 40.55 inches at a weight of 2.8 lb, with package dimensions of 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches. The koshirae-style fittings - crackle red saya, geometric black-gold tsuba, black-and-white ito - are visually cohesive and suited for wall display, collector presentation, or as a centerpiece in a Japanese sword collection.