Damascus Steel Katana with Black Piano Lacquer Saya - Mother-of-Pearl Floral Inlay, Beige Cord Handle

The blade is forged from folded Damascus steel, producing a full-tang construction with a layered grain pattern visible across the polished surface. A well-defined hamon line runs the length of the nagasa, the natural result of the differential heat treatment applied during forging. At 40.5 inches overall and 1.26 inches wide, the blade carries a classic shinogi-zukuri geometry with a refined, hand-finished edge. Explore more options in our Black Damascus Steel Katana collection.

The tsuka is built over a hardwood core wrapped in white samegawa ray skin, then bound with beige cord in a traditional hishi-gumi diamond wrap. The result is a handle that reads clean and authoritative from a distance while offering textured grip detail up close. A white sageo cord ties to the saya opening, completing the handle-to-scabbard colour continuity.

The black iron tsuba is one of the most visually complex elements of this koshirae. Carved in relief, it depicts layered floral clusters and naturalistic fauna motifs across its face, with selective gold and copper gilding applied to accent specific details. The copper habaki beneath it provides the blade-to-guard transition in warm contrast to the black iron above.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in a deep, high-gloss piano lacquer that reads mirror-black under light. Hand-applied mother-of-pearl inlay traces a flowing bird-and-floral scene along the scabbard face - a parakeet perched on a flowering branch with blossoms scattered across the lower panel. The iridescent shell shifts subtly with viewing angle, giving the decoration a living quality that flat paint cannot replicate. If you are drawn to layered steel aesthetics, the White Pattern Steel Katana collection offers related pieces worth comparing.

Shipping weight is 4.3 lb in a 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 in package. The sword stand is not included. This piece is produced in koshirae style, meaning all fittings - tsuba, habaki, tsuka, and saya - are matched and finished as a unified set, making it suitable for wall display, cabinet presentation, or adding to a focused Damascus steel collection.