Folded Melaleuca Steel Ninjato Sword with Black Lacquer Saya - Gold-Black Tsuba Ninja Sword

The blade on this ninjato is forged from folded melaleuca steel, a layered construction that produces the rippled surface texture visible along the flat. A hand-finished hamon line traces the edge, and a wave engraving runs across the blade face - both details that result directly from the forging and finishing process rather than post-production etching. The full-tang construction carries through the entire handle length, providing structural continuity from tip to pommel. For collectors interested in layered construction, the 1000 Layer Folded Steel Ninjato collection offers additional reference points on this forging style.

The tsuka assembly follows traditional koshirae conventions. Real black samegawa - the bumpy ray skin that prevents slipping - is fitted directly to the wooden core, then overlaid with a tightly wound black cord wrap in a standard diamond pattern. The combination keeps the handle firm in hand while staying true to period-correct construction methods.

At the blade base, a gold-black alloy tsuba in an ornate scroll profile sits between handle and blade. The open lacework of the guard creates a deliberate contrast with the otherwise monochromatic fittings - the warm gold tones read clearly against the black wrap and dark saya when the sword is displayed at an angle.

The saya is constructed from hardwood finished in a matte black lacquer coat. A black sageo cord is braided through the kurigata, completing the all-black exterior. The lacquer surface is smooth and even, consistent with hardwood saya production at this specification level. Fans of this koshirae aesthetic will find related configurations in the Japanese Ninja Sword collection.

Total length sits at 40.5 in with a blade width of 1.26 in and a thickness of 0.275 in. The sword weighs 3.17 lb. Packaging dimensions are 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 in at a shipping weight of 4.4 lb. Note: no sword stand or display holder is included.