Damascus Steel Katana with Pearl Rayskin Saya - Bronze Samurai Tsuba, Black Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from folded Damascus steel, producing the layered grain pattern visible along the polished chrome nagasa. A hand-finished hamon line runs clearly from the kissaki toward the habaki, evidence of the differential heat treatment applied during forging. At 40.5 inches overall and 3.17 pounds, the balance sits comfortably in the hand without feeling front-heavy.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord over a foundation of real white samegawa - the natural texture of the ray skin grips through the ito, keeping the wrap stable under repeated handling. The full-tang construction carries through the entire handle length, giving the assembly a solid, one-piece feel.

The bronze tsuba is the visual anchor of this piece. Cast with a samurai scene in relief and highlighted with gold and silver gilding, it reads as genuinely detailed rather than stamped or generic. The copper habaki transitions cleanly into the blade, and the overall koshirae-style fittings stay consistent in finish and tone.

The saya is covered in pearl rayskin - the natural black-speckled surface visible in the photo is the actual ray skin grain, not a printed or painted effect. Real horn koiguchi and kojiri cap both ends, adding durability where wear is most likely. A black sageo cord is fitted at the kurikata, completing the all-black handle and saya palette. For collectors interested in Gray Damascus Steel Katana variants or the broader range of Brown Pattern Steel Japanese Samurai Swords, this piece sits squarely in the tradition of detailed Damascus koshirae builds.

Overall dimensions: 40.5 inches length, 1.26 inches width, 0.275 inches thickness. Shipping weight 4.4 lb. Sword stand not included.