Product Details

The blade is forged from Damascus steel using a folded multilayer process that produces a layered grain pattern across the surface. A hamon line runs along the edge, reflecting the differential hardening applied during finishing. The chrome-toned blade measures 40.55 inches overall and weighs 2.8 lbs, offering a manageable profile for display or handling. This katana is part of our Damascus Steel Katana Sword collection.

The tsuka is built on a full-tang core, meaning the steel extends the full length of the handle for a solid, unified feel. Brown cotton ito wraps over genuine white samegawa (ray skin) in the traditional diamond-lozenge pattern, providing a firm grip surface and a clean contrast between the earth-toned cord and the pale ray skin beneath.

The copper tsuba is finished with gold and silver gilding and carved into a detailed dragon motif. The raised relief work covers both faces of the guard, with the dragon's scales and form rendered with clear definition. The gold tone ties directly into the fuchi collar below the tsuba, keeping the fitting palette consistent from guard to handle.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in deep black and features an embossed dragon design along its full length, with orange-red accent coloring worked into the carved recesses - visible in contrast against the dark base coat. A braided brown sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, adding a traditional finishing detail that echoes the tsuka wrap color. This piece sits comfortably within our broader Modern Katana Sword lineup for collectors who want strong visual character alongside traditional construction.

Dimensions: 40.55 in. overall length, 1.259 in. blade width, 0.275 in. blade thickness. Shipping weight: 3.3 lbs. The dragon theme carries consistently from tsuba to saya, making this katana a cohesive display piece with strong visual storytelling across every fitting.

  • Forged from Damascus steel with a folded multilayer construction, the blade features a visible hamon line and a hand-finished chrome edge that runs the full 40.55-inch overall length.
  • Full-tang construction channels through the entire tsuka, delivering solid balance at 2.8 lbs and structural integrity across the handle-to-blade connection.
  • Brown cotton cord wraps over genuine white samegawa (ray skin), forming the classic diamond-pattern tsuka grip that keeps the handle secure and visually traditional.
  • Gold and silver gilding copper tsuba showcases an intricate dragon motif - the raised detailing adds a bold focal point between blade and handle.
  • Hardwood saya finished in black lacquer features a deeply embossed dragon design with orange-red accent coloring, paired with a braided brown sageo cord for display or carry.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10744
Primary ColorMulti-colored
Primary MaterialDamascus Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Saya ThemeDragon
Tsuka ColorBrown
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBrown
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemeDragon
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.6 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight2.8 Pounds
Packing Size42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 Inches
Shipping Weight3.3 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this katana blade made from?
The blade is forged from Damascus steel using a folded multilayer process, producing a visible layered grain pattern. A hamon line runs along the edge from differential hardening, with a hand-finished chrome tone along the 40.55-in. blade.
Is the tsuka handle wrap real samegawa?
Yes - the tsuka uses genuine white samegawa (ray skin) as the base layer, with brown cotton ito wrapped over it in the traditional diamond-lozenge pattern. The full-tang core runs through the entire handle length for solid structural connection.
What does the dragon saya design look like?
The hardwood saya is lacquered in deep black with a deeply embossed dragon design along its full length. Orange-red accent coloring fills the carved recesses, contrasting sharply against the dark base coat. A braided brown sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata.