Damascus Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba - Blue Rayskin Saya, Black Cord Handle

The blade is forged from Damascus steel, built up through a folded multi-layer process that produces the flowing grain pattern visible along the flat. A real hamon runs the length of the edge, a quench line that reflects the heat treatment applied during finishing. A dragon engraving runs along the blade flat, adding a secondary visual detail that complements the overall theme. The blade measures 40.5 inches in total length and 1.26 inches at the widest point, with a hand-finished edge.

The tsuka is constructed over a full-tang core, with real white samegawa (rayskin) applied directly to the wooden handle base before the black cotton ito is wound in a traditional diamond-pattern wrap. The contrast between the pale samegawa peeking through the black cord is a classic koshirae detail, and the menuki beneath the wrap add subtle depth to the grip profile.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of the koshirae. Cast in copper and finished with silver-gold gilding, it carries a bold dragon relief design - coiling figures worked in high detail across the round guard face. The gold-tone accents at the center medallion pop against the darker silver surround, tying together the mixed-metal aesthetic of the fittings. For collectors drawn to dragon-themed pieces, our Copper Dragon Katana collection offers additional variants built around this motif.

The saya is wrapped in blue pearl rayskin - the dense, dotted texture of the ray hide gives the scabbard a tactile depth that photographs differently depending on the light angle. Black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional loop, completing the two-tone contrast between the blue saya body and the black handle. This pairing is part of a broader range explored in the Blue Damascus Steel Katana collection.

At 2.91 lb and 40.5 inches overall, this katana presents well on a horizontal display stand (not included). Packaging dimensions are 42 x 4 x 4 inches with a 4 lb shipping weight. The koshirae-style fittings, Damascus blade with hamon, and rayskin saya make this a considered piece for collectors focused on visual detail and traditional Japanese sword aesthetics.