Damascus Steel Katana with Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Phoenix Tsuba, Brown Ito

The blade is forged from folded damascus steel, producing the layered grain pattern visible along the flat of the sword. A hamon line runs the length of the edge, formed during the hand-finishing process. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch width at the base, the blade geometry follows traditional katana proportions. The hand-finished surface shows the movement of the folds clearly, making no two pieces identical.

The tsuka is built on a full tang foundation, wrapped in genuine white same under brown ito cord in the traditional diagonal cross pattern. The exposed diamonds of ray skin give the grip both visual rhythm and tactile grip. Copper fittings at the fuchi and kashira complete the handle assembly with a warm metallic accent against the brown wrap.

The tsuba is one of the most distinctive elements of this koshirae: a rounded rectangular iron plate finished in matte black, with a gold and white phoenix rising from carved floral relief. The detail work on the feathers and blossoms is crisp at close range, and the gold inlay holds strong contrast against the dark ground. For collectors drawn to Blue Damascus Katana pieces with expressive fittings, this tsuba is the visual centerpiece.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and coated in deep blue piano lacquer - a high-gloss finish that catches light evenly across the full length. The brown sageo cord is tied in a traditional knot at the kurikata, with a small blue bead accent where the cord loops. The pairing of deep blue lacquer with brown cord creates a grounded, classical contrast that holds up under display lighting.

Assembled weight is 2.78 lb within a 40.5-inch frame, shipping at 4 lb in a 42 x 4 x 4-inch package. This piece sits within the broader Blue Pattern Steel Katana category, suited for collectors focused on koshirae detail, layered steel aesthetics, and classical Japanese sword presentation. Sword stand not included.