Damascus Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Green Rayskin Saya - Bronze Crane Tsuba, Black Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from Damascus steel - layers of steel folded and forge-welded until the surface develops its characteristic flowing grain pattern. Beyond the visual appeal, this layered construction produces a blade with good flex and a well-defined edge. A real hamon runs along the length, visible as a misty transition line between the hardened edge and the softer spine, a mark of genuine differential heat treatment rather than an etched simulation. If you are exploring options in this steel type, the Green Damascus Steel Katana collection covers a range of configurations worth comparing.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang foundation with genuine white samegawa as the base wrap. The ray skin's pebbly surface creates natural friction before the black cord tsukamaki is applied over it in a traditional diagonal pattern, the menuki sitting beneath the wrap to fill the palm. The result is a handle that looks sharp and stays secure during display handling.

The tsuba is where this piece earns real attention. Cast in bronze, it carries a crane motif in sculpted relief - the bird rendered in fine detail with gold and copper color variation across the scene. The overall tone is warm and antique, sitting naturally against the black fuchi and the polished blade.

The saya is wrapped in green pearl rayskin over a wood core, the spotted texture visible across the full length of the scabbard. A black sageo cord is knotted at the koiguchi with a round black bead toggle as the accent point. The green-to-black color pairing is one of the more striking combinations available in traditional koshirae style - for similar builds, the Green Rayskin Saya Japanese Samurai Swords collection offers useful context.

Measuring 40.5 inches overall with a blade width of 1.26 inches and a spine thickness of 0.27 inches, this katana weighs 2.91 lb - within the standard range for a full-length replica in koshirae configuration. It ships in a 42 x 4 x 4 inch package at 4 lb. No sword stand is included.