Damascus Steel Katana with Dragon-Engraved Blade, Teal Lacquer Saya & Green-Brown Tsuka

The blade on this katana is forged from folded Damascus steel, its layered construction producing the distinctive flowing grain pattern visible along the flat from tip to habaki. At 40.5 inches in length and 1.26 inches wide, the chrome-polished blade carries hand-engraved dragon motifs along the surface - a detail that elevates it well beyond a standard replica. The blade geometry holds a consistent taper toward a refined kissaki, and at 0.275 inches thick at the spine, it carries real presence in hand. For collectors interested in layered-steel construction, this piece sits alongside other works in the Marble Damascus Steel Katana range.

The tsuka is wrapped in a brown-green cord using a traditional diagonal braid pattern, with green menuki figures set into the diamond gaps at regular intervals. The combination of brown base cord and vivid green accents creates a natural, almost moss-toned grip aesthetic that pairs deliberately with the teal saya below. The wrapping is firm and even across the full handle length.

The gold-toned tsuba is cast with a hexagonal geometric face and features dragon figures in relief around the perimeter - visible in the antique brass finish that catches light across the raised detail. The seppa and habaki continue the warm gold tone, providing a cohesive transition between handle and blade.

The saya is lacquered hardwood finished in a multi-color dragon pattern: teal, gold, rust, and black tones layer across the scabbard surface in an organic, painterly composition that gives the piece its most visually striking feature. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional wrap. The overall koshirae presentation follows classic Japanese sword mounting conventions while using color and surface decoration to create something distinctly expressive. This katana is part of a broader family of layered-steel pieces available in the Damascus Long Sword collection.

Overall dimensions: 40.5" blade length, 1.26" width, 0.275" spine thickness, 3.17 lb total weight. Packaged at 43.3" x 3.93" x 3.14" for safe shipping. Sword stand is not included.