Damascus Steel Katana with Brown Hardwood Saya - Gold Tsuba, Brown Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from Damascus steel, displaying the characteristic banded, flowing-water surface pattern that results from multiple folding passes during production. A visible hamon line traces the edge, adding depth and contrast against the polished flat. At 40.55 inches overall with a blade width of 1.26 inches and a spine height of 0.275 inches, the geometry is consistent with a standard tachi-length replica built for proportional accuracy.;

The handle assembly follows traditional koshirae construction. Real black samegawa - genuine rayskin - wraps the wooden core beneath the outer ito, providing both texture and grip foundation. Brown cord ito is then wound in a classic diamond pattern over the samegawa, with the contrasting black nodules of the rayskin visible through each wrap gap. The result is a two-tone brown and black tsuka that ties the full piece together visually.

The tsuba is one of the most visually distinctive elements of this build. Cast in a gold tone with an irregular, organic silhouette, it carries deeply incised relief carving across its face - scrollwork and figural motifs that catch light from multiple angles. This level of surface detail elevates the fitting well beyond a plain functional spacer. Browse our Damascus Steel Katana collection to see how this tsuba style compares across similar builds.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood with a warm brown grain finish. Gold-tone fittings at the koiguchi (mouth) and kojiri (tip) carry engraved panel designs that echo the tsuba's ornate aesthetic. A red diamond-shaped inlay accent sits centered on the kojiri fitting, adding a small but deliberate color note against the gold. The black sageo cord is secured near the koiguchi with a knotted tassel drop for traditional presentation.

At 2.8 lb with a shipping weight of 3.3 lb, this piece is substantial without being unwieldy on a display stand or rack. The full koshirae styling - coordinated brown, gold, and black tones across blade, handle, fittings, and saya - makes it a cohesive collectible suited to Japanese sword enthusiasts and dedicated display arrangements. For additional options in this material and finish family, see our Brown Pattern Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

Part of our Brown Katana collection.