Damascus Steel Katana with Hamon, Gold Dragon Tsuba & Teal Ito Handle in Marble Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from layered Damascus steel, producing the rippled grain pattern visible along both sides of the 40.5-inch full-tang construction. A clearly defined hamon line runs the length of the edge, marking the transition between hardened edge steel and the softer spine - one of the most recognized visual signatures of traditional Japanese sword craft. Blade width measures 1.26 inches and total weight comes in at 3.17 lb, giving the piece a balanced, substantial feel in hand. This katana is part of our Handmade Damascus Steel Sword collection for collectors who value hand-forged layered steel.

The tsuka is wrapped in teal ito cord over a black PU samegawa base, following the classic hishigami diamond-lace pattern. Menuki hardware punctuates the wrap at regular intervals, visible beneath the cord crossings. The gold-tone fuchi and kashira cap each end of the handle, keeping the teal-and-gold color pairing consistent from pommel to tsuba.

The tsuba is the standout hardware piece on this build - a circular gold-tone guard cast with a raised dragon motif covering the full face. The relief carving is dense and detailed, with the dragon figure emerging from cloud or wave forms across the surface. The oval blade aperture is cleanly finished, and the overall diameter fits proportionally with the handle and blade geometry.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a premium natural lacquer finish applied in a marble style - a black base layered with white and silver texture that gives each scabbard a unique surface pattern. A teal sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, matching the tsuka ito and completing the teal-and-gold color scheme across the full koshirae assembly. If you enjoy layered-steel aesthetics in this finish style, browse our White Pattern Steel Katana collection for related options.

Overall dimensions: 40.5 in length, 1.26 in blade width, 0.275 in thickness, shipping weight 4.4 lb. Packaged in a box measuring 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 in. Sword stand not included. Intended for collection display and koshirae appreciation.