Damascus Steel Katana with Dragon-Carved Black Saya - Full Tang, Black & White Ito

The blade on this katana is forged from Damascus pattern steel, producing the layered, flowing surface patterns the material is known for. A visible hamon line runs along the edge, and the hand-finished grind brings the profile to a clean geometry from spine to tip. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, the proportions are typical of a full-length katana koshirae built for display.

The tsuka is wrapped in black and white cotton ito using the traditional diamond-pattern technique over a foundation of real white samegawa. The contrast between the pale ray skin and the two-tone cord is sharp and clean, and gold-tone menuki are set into the wrap on both sides. The handle assembly connects to the blade via a full tang, secured through the tsuka with standard mekugi pinning.

The black iron tsuba carries a raised dragon motif in relief - closely detailed in the lower detail image, with the dragon form clearly visible against the dark iron ground. A gold-tone habaki collar seats flush between the tsuba and the blade, providing a clean transition into the handle assembly. The overall fittings follow a consistent black and gold palette.

The saya is shaped from hardwood finished in black lacquer, with dragon engravings running along the body of the scabbard. The carving depth gives the surface a tactile, dimensional quality rather than a flat print. A black and white sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata, matching the ito color scheme and completing the visual continuity across the full Natural Damascus Steel Katana koshirae.

Dimensions: 41 inches overall length, 1.259 inches width, 0.275 inches thickness, 3 lbs. Ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 4 lbs. Sword stand not included. For collectors interested in pattern-welded construction, this piece sits alongside the broader range of High Carbon Folded Steel Katana options as a study in layered steel aesthetics.