Damascus Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Black Koshirae - Phoenix Bronze-Gold Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from Damascus steel, a material recognized for its folded layering and the flowing grain patterns that emerge along the surface after polishing. A genuine hamon runs the length of the nagasa - a temper line produced during the heat-treatment process that creates a visible contrast between the hardened edge zone and the body of the blade. The chrome-polished finish brings out the full depth of the Damascus patterning and the hamon's wavy contour in clear detail.

The tsuka is built around a full-tang construction and wrapped in black ito cord using traditional diamond-pattern binding over a foundation of real white samegawa. The ray skin provides a raised, pebbly texture underneath the cord that locks each wrap in place and gives the handle a firm, non-slip feel. The contrast between white samegawa and black cord is one of the most visually striking elements of the entire fitting.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a bronze-gold tsuba cast in an openwork phoenix design. The guard features intricate cutwork with cloud scroll borders surrounding a central phoenix rendered with gold accent highlights against the dark bronze base. This is not a flat stamped piece - the relief depth and two-tone coloring give the tsuba genuine visual presence from every angle. For more options in this aesthetic range, browse our Natural Damascus Steel Katana collection.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in multiple coats of piano lacquer, producing a deep, mirror-quality black surface. A black sageo cord is tied at the koiguchi in a neat knot, and the overall color discipline across saya, sageo, and tsuka keeps the fittings visually unified. The lacquer coat is both decorative and protective, sealing the wood against humidity and surface wear.

Overall length runs 40.5 inches with a blade width of 1.26 inches and spine thickness of 0.27 inches. The assembled piece weighs 2.91 lb, giving it the balanced feel of a full-size katana replica. Whether positioned on a display stand or stored in its saya, this piece holds up to close inspection at every component level.