Damascus Steel Katana with Gold Copper Tsuba - Folded Blade, Black Ito, Brown Hardwood Saya

The blade is the centerpiece of this koshirae-style katana. At 28.34 inches, it is hand-forged from folded damascus steel and brought to 60 HRC hardness through differential hardening - a process that produces the real hamon line visible along the edge. The polished chrome finish reveals the layered grain characteristic of folded construction, giving each piece a subtly unique surface pattern. Explore the full range in our Damascus Katana collection.

The full-tang tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is wrapped in black leather ito over white same (ray skin). The diamond-pattern wrap follows traditional spacing, keeping the grip secure and visually clean. Gold menuki accents sit under the ito at the standard positions, adding a quiet detail that rewards close inspection.

Fittings throughout are cast from real copper finished in a warm gold tone. The plain-style tsuba keeps its silhouette simple - a rounded rectangular form without engraving - which focuses attention on the metal's warm color rather than surface decoration. The fuchi and kashira match in tone, maintaining visual consistency across the koshirae. Browse more pieces in our Gold Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and finished to show the wood's own brown grain. At 29.52 inches it fits the blade with a snug draw, and the natural surface treatment preserves the material character rather than painting over it. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, completing the two-tone color scheme of gold fittings against dark wrap and warm wood.

Overall length is 40.15 inches and the assembled piece weighs 5.51 lb. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 in box at a shipping weight of 4 lb, this katana is sized and finished for serious koshirae display or nihonto-style study.