Damascus Steel Katana with Floral Hardwood Saya in Teal-Black & Cherry Blossom Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from Damascus steel, with the folded-layer process producing a distinctive surface pattern that varies across the length of the nagasa. A hand-finished hamon line traces the edge, catching light differently from the flat of the blade. At 40.5 inches overall and 1.26 inches wide, the chrome-toned blade carries a full tang construction through the handle, keeping the 3.17 lb assembly firmly balanced.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord over real white samegawa - the ray skin's natural nodular texture sits under the wrap and adds grip structure that plain cord alone can't provide. The diamond-pattern wrap follows traditional koshirae spacing, and the black sageo cord ties through the saya kurikata for secure carry or display positioning.

The brown-gold copper tsuba is the visual anchor of the fitting set. Raised cherry blossom blooms cover both faces of the guard, with gold-tone gilding bringing out the petal and stem details against the darker brown base. The sculpting is deep enough to read clearly from a distance, making it a strong centerpiece for any display arrangement. This piece sits within our broader Pattern Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection if you're comparing fitting styles across Damascus builds.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in a teal-black base and hand-painted with oversized white floral motifs - magnolia-style blooms rendered in white and outlined in gold cover the lower half of the scabbard, transitioning into the teal field toward the koiguchi. Real horn fittings at the koiguchi and kojiri reinforce the highest-wear contact points. The black sageo completes the color scheme, tying the handle and saya into a cohesive set.

For collectors interested in the broader Damascus format, this katana shares its steel category with pieces in the Gray Damascus Steel Katana collection, though the teal-black saya and cherry blossom tsuba give this build a distinctly warmer, more ornate profile. Overall package dimensions are 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inches at 4.4 lbs shipped.