Melaleuca Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Black Hardwood Lacquer Saya - Gold-Black Ornate Scroll Tsuba

The blade of this katana is hand-forged from melaleuca steel - a layered construction that produces a chrome-toned nagasa with a visible real hamon running its full length. The temper line emerges naturally from the forging and finishing process, creating the subtle wave pattern visible in the close-up imagery. The blade measures 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch width at the base, and the full tang extends through the handle for structural integrity across the entire assembly.

The tsuka is built over a real white samegawa (rayskin) foundation, wrapped in black cord using traditional ito technique. The alternating diamond windows of white samegawa beneath the dark ito create the high-contrast, textured grip pattern visible throughout the handle. Menuki accents sit beneath the wrapping at traditional positions, and a black silk sageo tassel finishes the pommel end.

At the center of the assembly, the gold-black ornate scroll copper tsuba commands immediate attention. The guard features an open lattice scrollwork frame in aged gold tones, and the face displays a detailed figurative scene - rendered in gold and silver gilding against a dark ground - depicting figures in a classical samurai narrative style. The fuchi and kashira fittings continue the gold-toned metal scheme for a cohesive koshirae presentation. Explore our full Rose Gold Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords collection for additional tsuba variations in this finish family.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep gloss black lacquer that reflects the blade and surrounding light when drawn. Real horn reinforces the koiguchi (mouth) and kojiri (tip cap) - the two points that absorb the most wear during draw and sheathing cycles. A black sageo cord passes through the kurigata in a traditional knot. For collectors interested in authentic saya materials, our Real Rayskin Saya Katana collection offers related options with surface-wrapped scabbards.

The complete piece weighs 2.88 lb. and ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 in. box at 4 lb. shipping weight. The koshirae-style fitment - combining the lacquered hardwood saya, genuine rayskin handle, copper tsuba with gilded relief work, and real hamon blade - positions this katana as a considered piece for serious collectors of Japanese sword craftsmanship. Note: sword stand is not included.