Damascus Steel Katana with Beige Hardwood Saya - Dark Blue Ito, Chrysanthemum Tsuba, 28.74" Blade

The blade is forged from manganese Damascus steel, stretching 28.74 inches and hardened to 62 HRC. A natural hamon line runs along the length, catching light with a flowing, organic pattern that varies across the steel's layered surface. The chrome-toned finish keeps the grain of the Damascus visible without heavy polish, letting the material speak for itself. For those drawn to Damascus Steel Katana Swords, this blade delivers the characteristic visual texture and hardness that make the material worth choosing.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is built on a full tang core, covered in black real rayskin and hand-wrapped in dark blue ito in the traditional diamond pattern. The contrast between the cream-white menuki diamonds and the deep navy wrap creates a clean, high-contrast grip that reads visually from across a room. The samegawa beneath the ito adds subtle grip texture and a layer of traditional authenticity.

At the blade-to-handle junction sits a gold-black alloy tsuba cast in a chrysanthemum relief pattern. The raised floral design covers the surface with interlocking petals and cloud-like negative space, finished in an aged gold-on-black tone that complements the dark ito without overwhelming the composition. A matching habaki and fuchi tie the metal fittings together.

The saya is crafted from hardwood in a matte beige finish, measuring 29.92 inches. The natural, unlacquered tone gives the scabbard an organic warmth that contrasts with the darker handle fittings. Near the mid-section of the saya, a hand-carved samurai figure panel adds a narrative element - a robed figure rendered in dark relief against the pale wood, secured with wrapped cord detailing. The dark blue sageo exits cleanly from the kurikata, echoing the ito color and unifying the overall fittings palette.

Overall length reaches 40.55 inches with a total weight of 2.8 lb, making this a balanced piece suited for display on a katana stand or wall mount. As a part of the broader family of Hand Forged Japanese Katana, this piece combines material integrity with deliberate visual design - from the Damascus grain to the carved saya panel - into a cohesive, well-proportioned katana.