Damascus Steel Katana with Folded Blade, Gold Tsuba - Black Lacquer Saya, Blue-White Sageo

The blade on this katana is forged from folded Damascus steel - layers of melaleuca steel worked together until the surface reveals a flowing, wood-grain pattern along the flat. At 40.5 inches overall and 1.29 inches wide at the base, the blade tapers cleanly toward a swept kissaki. A hand-finished hamon line runs the full length of the edge, marking the boundary between hardened edge and the softer spine behind it. The chrome-polished surface catches light in a way that makes the layered structure easy to read without magnification.

The handle is built on a full tang core, keeping the 3.17 lb weight anchored low and centered in the hand. White tsuka-ito is wrapped in a tight hishi-gumi diamond pattern over black same (ray skin), and gold-toned menuki are set into the knot points along the grip. The wrap stays firm under pressure and lies flat without gaps between the laps.

The tsuba is cast in a gold finish with an ornate scroll surface texture covering the face. Two hitsu-ana openings are cut symmetrically on either side, following the classic oval form of traditional Japanese fittings. The gold tone reads warm against the white ito and stands out clearly at the transition point between handle and blade. For collectors interested in comparing guard styles, our Chinese Damascus Steel Sword collection shows how tsuba design varies across related traditions.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished with a black lacquer coat that gives the surface a smooth, even gloss. The blue-and-white sageo cord is braided in a two-tone twisted pattern and tied off with a tassel end, adding a color accent that contrasts sharply against the black lacquer. The cord is long enough to wrap and tie in standard koshirae style without cutting. If you prefer a lighter saya tone, the Gray Saya Japanese Samurai Swords collection offers coordinated alternatives in the same build quality.

Overall dimensions: 40.5 in. length, 1.29 in. blade width, 0.275 in. spine thickness, 3.17 lb. Packaged at 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inches, shipping weight 4.4 lb. Sword stand is not included.