Damascus Steel Katana with Dragon Engraving, Gold Tiger Tsuba & Black Lacquered Saya
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- Hand-forged Damascus steel blade with layered folded construction, showcasing a flowing hamon line and intricate dragon engraving along the flat - a visual centerpiece for any serious collector.
- Gold-tone cast iron tsuba features a raised tiger relief with fine textured background detailing - the tiger motif adds bold classical character to the overall koshirae presentation.
- Full tang blade construction runs the full length of the tsuka, providing structural integrity and confident balance across the 40.5-inch overall length at 3.17 lbs.
- Black same-gawa ray skin grip wrapped in tight black ito cord with gold-tone menuki accents visible through the wrap - delivering a clean, cohesive all-black and gold aesthetic.
- Hardwood saya finished in gloss black lacquer with black sageo cord and kurikata fitting - the polished surface contrasts cleanly against the textured tsuka wrap.
- Koshirae-style full assembly at 40.5 in. overall, 1.26 in. blade width, and 0.275 in. spine thickness - sized proportionally for wall display or detailed study of traditional sword furniture.
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Product Details
The blade on this katana is hand-forged from Damascus steel using a layered folded construction that produces the characteristic flowing grain pattern visible across the flat. A distinct hamon line runs the length of the edge, and a dragon engraving is etched into the blade surface - adding a layer of iconographic detail that makes this piece visually compelling from across the room. Blade width measures 1.26 inches with a 0.275-inch spine, and the full tang runs uninterrupted into the handle for solid, unified structure. If you're exploring other layered steel options, the Gray Pattern Steel Katana collection offers additional folded-steel styles worth comparing.
The tsuka is built over ray skin (same-gawa) in black, wrapped with black ito cord in a tight diagonal pattern. Gold-tone menuki fittings are seated beneath the wrap and visible through the gaps, adding a warm metallic contrast against the all-black handle. The fuchi and kashira complete the handle assembly with matching dark metal tones, keeping the handle proportions clean and traditional.
The tsuba is cast in a gold tone and features a raised tiger relief at the center, set against a finely textured wave-pattern background. The tiger motif is rendered with enough depth and detail to read clearly as a focal point, and the warm gold finish creates a deliberate contrast with the black tsuka and saya. This koshirae-style guard arrangement ties the sword's visual identity together across all fittings.
The saya is constructed from hardwood finished in high-gloss black lacquer - smooth and even across its full length. A black sageo cord is attached at the kurikata and tied in a traditional knot with a small tassel at the end. The koiguchi opening is reinforced and fits the blade securely. The overall silhouette - black on black with gold hardware - gives this katana a restrained, formal aesthetic that works well in a display context. Collectors interested in the broader Damascus category may also want to browse the WW2 Damascus Steel Katana collection for period-influenced variations.
Overall length is 40.5 inches, blade width 1.26 inches, spine thickness 0.275 inches, and weight 3.17 lbs. Packaged at 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inches with a shipping weight of 4.4 lbs. Sword stand is not included.
- Hand-forged Damascus steel blade with layered folded construction, showcasing a flowing hamon line and intricate dragon engraving along the flat - a visual centerpiece for any serious collector.
- Gold-tone cast iron tsuba features a raised tiger relief with fine textured background detailing - the tiger motif adds bold classical character to the overall koshirae presentation.
- Full tang blade construction runs the full length of the tsuka, providing structural integrity and confident balance across the 40.5-inch overall length at 3.17 lbs.
- Black same-gawa ray skin grip wrapped in tight black ito cord with gold-tone menuki accents visible through the wrap - delivering a clean, cohesive all-black and gold aesthetic.
- Hardwood saya finished in gloss black lacquer with black sageo cord and kurikata fitting - the polished surface contrasts cleanly against the textured tsuka wrap.
- Koshirae-style full assembly at 40.5 in. overall, 1.26 in. blade width, and 0.275 in. spine thickness - sized proportionally for wall display or detailed study of traditional sword furniture.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-G11185 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Black |
| Primary Material | Damascus Steel |
| Sharpness | Standard Sharp |
| Saya Color | Black |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Lacquer |
| Tsuka Color | Black |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Sageo Color | Black |
| Tsuba Color | Gold |
| Tsuba Theme | Tiger |
| Nagasa Hamon | Yes |
| Blade Engraving | Dragon |
| Style | Koshirae |
| Dimensions | 40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches |
| Weight | 3.2 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 4.4 Pounds |
