Damascus Steel Katana with Koi Tsuba - Black Lacquer Saya, Beige Ito & Gold-Black Fittings

The blade on this katana is hand-forged from folded Damascus steel, producing the layered grain pattern visible along the flat and a defined hamon line tracing the edge. The chrome-polished surface brings out the contrast between the folded layers, giving each piece a one-of-a-kind visual texture. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch width, the blade carries a traditional curvature suited to koshirae-style presentation. For anyone exploring the full range of Gray Pattern Steel Katana options, this piece fits naturally within that aesthetic.;

The full tang extends through the entire handle, secured beneath the tsuka with a traditional mekugi pin. The handle itself is wrapped in beige ito over genuine white samegawa - the ray skin base creates a textured surface that keeps the wrap anchored firmly in place. The diamond-pattern ito winds in clean, evenly spaced intervals along the 10-inch grip length.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this build. Cast in copper alloy with a gold-black finish, it features a koi motif in detailed relief carving - the fish rendered with scaled texture and a flowing silhouette against a dark background. The seppa and habaki are finished in matching gold tone, keeping the transition from blade to handle visually cohesive.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished with a matte black lacquer that gives it a fine-grained, slightly textured surface. A braided beige sageo cord is attached at the kurikata and tied in a traditional decorative knot at the koiguchi, repeating the cream-and-black color scheme from the handle assembly. This Damascus Long Sword collection includes similar builds for reference.

Overall weight comes in at 3.17 lb, and the piece ships in a 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14-inch package. The sword stand is not included. This katana is designed as a collectible replica - the koshirae-style construction, koi tsuba, and black-and-gold color palette make it a strong centerpiece for any Japanese sword display.