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.