Melaleuca Steel Katana with Gold-Black Dragon Tsuba and Blue Dragon Saya

The blade is forged from folded melaleuca steel, a layered construction that produces the distinctive flowing grain pattern visible along the flat. A hand-finished hamon line traces the edge, and the matte chrome surface contrasts cleanly against the polished edge bevel. At 40.5 inches overall with a blade width of 1.26 inches, the geometry stays true to classical katana proportions.

The full-tang handle is wrapped in blue tsuka-ito cord over a white samegawa (ray-skin) base, giving the grip both texture and visual contrast. Gold-tone copper fuchi and kashira anchor each end of the tsuka, tying the handle fittings visually to the gold accents found at the tsuba and on the saya.

The gold-black copper tsuba is the centerpiece of the koshirae assembly. A dragon is carved in raised relief across the face, its scales and claws rendered with sharp detail against the darkened background. The square habaki slots cleanly through the center, and the overall form sits flush between blade and handle without play. For collectors drawn to dragon-themed pieces, our Dragon Theme Saya Katana collection offers additional variations in this motif.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in deep royal blue and hand-painted with a gold-and-red dragon rising through white cloud formations. The scene covers the mid-section of the saya and is finished under a clear lacquer coat for durability. A matching blue sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata in a traditional wrap, extending the navy-and-gold palette from handle to scabbard tip. If you are exploring other dragon guard designs, the Silver Dragon Tsuba Katana collection provides a contrasting silver-toned alternative.

At 3.2 lb and 40.5 inches end to end, this katana is proportioned for horizontal wall mounting or stand display. The coordinated blue, gold, and white color scheme makes it a coherent visual object from every angle - a well-executed replica for collectors who appreciate consistent koshirae design.