Damascus Steel Katana with Visible Hamon, Purple Ito & Black Glitter Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from Damascus steel, with the layered grain pattern visible across the flat and along the shinogi. A wave-pattern hamon runs the full length of the edge, showing the contrast between the harder edge steel and the body - a detail that makes each piece visually distinct. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch width and 3.17-pound weight, the proportions follow a classical tachi-influenced geometry that sits well on a display mount or in the hand during form work.

The tsuka is built over a full-tang core, wrapped in real white samegawa (ray skin) beneath purple ito in a traditional diamond-gap pattern. The texture of the samegawa pushes through the gaps in the wrapping, giving the handle a firm, non-slip surface. A matching purple sageo cord is tied at the saya mouth in a traditional style, with a small amber-toned bead accent visible at the knot.

The tsuba is cast in a gold tone with raised wave and cloud motifs in relief across both faces - a design rooted in classical Japanese fittings that reference the sea. A copper-finished habaki sits beneath it, seating the blade cleanly into the guard. The combination of gold hardware against the purple ito creates a deliberate color contrast that defines the koshirae style of this piece.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in a black lacquer embedded with fine glitter particles, producing a surface that catches light with a depth that flat lacquer doesn't replicate. Real horn is used for both the koiguchi (mouth) and kojiri (tip cap), materials that hold up better than synthetic alternatives at the contact points. For collectors exploring White Pattern Steel Katana or layered Damascus builds, the saya finish here offers a strong visual counterpoint to the blade's own surface texture.

This piece is designed for collectors and enthusiasts who want a full koshirae set with consistent material quality across fittings. The Damascus steel blade, purple and gold hardware combination, and glitter lacquer saya make it a strong display piece. Collectors interested in comparing folded and patterned steel options may also want to explore the Green Damascus Katana collection for alternative colorway builds.