Damascus Steel Katana with Teal Lacquer Saya in Gold Vine Pattern - Bronze Dragon Tsuba, Dark Blue Handle

The blade is forged from Damascus steel using a multi-layer folding process that produces the signature flowing surface pattern visible along the length of the nagasa. A real hamon line runs the full edge, the result of differential heat treatment during the hand-forging process. At 40.5 inches overall, 1.26 inches wide, and 0.27 inches at the spine, the blade carries a chrome-finished polish that lets the Damascus layering read clearly under light. Total weight comes in at 2.88 lb - well-proportioned for a full koshirae build.

The tsuka is wrapped in dark blue tsukaito cord over genuine white samegawa, the traditional rayskin underlayer that adds surface texture and keeps the wrap anchored. The diamond-lozenge pattern is cleanly executed, with small white same nodes visible between each crossing. Brass menuki accents are seated beneath the wrap, adding subtle visual depth to the handle profile.

The bronze tsuba is cast with a dragon motif in high relief - the figure wraps around the plate with cloud and wave detailing filling the negative space. The aged bronze finish gives the fittings a warm, antique character that anchors the overall koshirae color palette. Paired with a matching bronze habaki, the transition from handle to blade has a cohesive, considered finish.

The teal hardwood saya is lacquered in a premium natural finish carrying a gold vine pattern across the full body - the organic gold-on-teal color relationship is one of the most distinctive visual details of this piece. A blue-red two-tone sageo cord is knotted at the koiguchi with a hanging tassel, and an amber-toned bead accent is set into the cord wrap near the kurikata. If you're building out a Blue Scabbard Katana display, the teal-to-dark-blue gradient across saya and tsuka reads as a unified color story.

This katana is constructed in the koshirae style with full tang construction throughout. The combination of Damascus steel blade, real hamon, genuine samegawa, dragon tsuba, and gold vine lacquer saya makes it a strong centerpiece for any dedicated Japanese sword collection. For collectors interested in similar surface treatments, the Marble Damascus Steel Katana collection features additional pieces with comparable layered-steel aesthetics. Sword stand is not included.