Damascus Steel Katana with Real Hamon, Lion Tsuba in Brown-Gold, Black-Red Koshirae

The blade on this katana is forged from Damascus steel, displaying the characteristic flowing-water banding pattern produced by layered folded steel construction. A real hamon runs along the edge, the product of the clay-tempering process - visible as a distinct temper line that separates the harder edge from the body of the blade. The chrome-finished surface catches light differently across the flat, bevel, and hamon zone, giving the blade a dynamic three-dimensional appearance. Overall length is 40.5 inches with a blade width of 1.26 inches, and the full-tang construction runs the complete length of the tsuka.

The tsuka is wrapped in genuine white samegawa beneath a tightly bound black cord in a traditional diamond-pattern hishimaki. The white ray skin nodes show clearly through the diamond openings, creating a black-and-white contrast that reads cleanly from a distance. The samegawa surface provides natural texture against the palm, and the cord binding reinforces the structural integrity of the handle assembly.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this koshirae. Cast in copper and finished in brown-gold tones, it carries a hand-sculpted lion motif in raised relief - the lion rendered in dynamic posture against a textured background, with gold accent gilding highlighting the figure. The fitting color combination of brown, copper, and warm gold ties directly into the red accents found elsewhere on the piece. For collectors drawn to Gold Damascus Katana Sword aesthetics, this tsuba delivers similar warm metallic tones with distinctive sculptural character.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in deep black natural lacquer, giving it a smooth, hard shell that protects the blade and resists moisture. The upper section near the koiguchi is wrapped in red pearl rayskin - a vivid contrast against the black lacquer that mirrors the red elements in the tsuka wrap. The koiguchi and kojiri are fitted with real horn, a traditional material choice that adds density and resistance at the highest-wear contact points. A black sageo cord is secured at the kurikata. If you enjoy the red-and-black rayskin saya format, the Red Damascus Steel Sword collection features additional pieces with similar color pairings.

Total assembled weight is 2.91 lbs, and the package ships at 4 lbs in a 42 x 4 x 4 inch box. This katana is suited for display, koshirae study, and serious collectors focused on hand-finished Damascus steel construction with full traditional fittings. Sword stand is not included.