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Description:

If you have ever held a fake Damascus blade, you already know something felt wrong. That feeling is your instinct telling you what the listing would not. Our Damascus Katana is the real thing. It is forged from 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon steel, forge-welded together in 256+ layers. The pattern runs through the steel itself, visible on the spine, the edge bevel, and the flat. The blade is clay-tempered for a genuine hamon temper line, hardened to HRC 60–62 at the edge and left tough at the spine. It runs 28.5 inches, weighs 2.4 lbs, and sits on a full-tang that extends unbroken from kissaki to handle base.

Every Damascus katana we ship has been forged by hand in Wazirabad, verified against its steel specification, and packed for shipment by the same family that forged it. Four generations of Pakistani bladesmithing, applied to the most honest katana sword with Damascus steel available online.

Specifications Table

 

Dimension Measurement
Overall Length 41 inches / 104.1 cm
Blade Length 28.5 inches / 72.4 cm
Handle Length 10.6 inches / 26.9 cm
Nagasa (cutting edge) 27.2 inches / 69 cm
Blade Width at Hamachi 1.26 inches / 3.2 cm
Blade Thickness at Spine 7mm
Curve (Sori) 1 inch / 2.54 cm
Weight 2.4 lbs / 1.09 kg

Damascus Katana

Original price was: $ 320.Current price is: $ 240.

Features & Specs

  • 1095 + 15N20 pattern-welded Damascus
  • 28.5-inch blade; classical katana length
  • Ray skin handle with silk cord wrap
  • Black lacquered hardwood saya
  • Iron or brass tsuba; traditional Japanese profile
  • Weight: 2.4 lbs
Customize Your Sword (+$55.00)
Blade Engraving?
Engraving Size
Engraving Text
Sheath Engraving?
Sheath Engraving Size
Sheath Engraving Text
Steel Type
Stainless Steel
1095 Steel
Damascus Steel
Change Length?
Stronger Tang?
Fuller?
Sharpened?
Scabbard?
Scabbard Color
Brown
Black
Red ( + $ 20 )
Yellow ( + $ 20 )
Green ( + $ 20 )
Blue ( + $ 20 )
Extra subtotal:$ 0
Total price:$ 240

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Why Choose Plus Traders

Acid-etched stainless steel is being sold as hand-forged Damascus at scale across the internet. The pattern is printed on the surface. Our carbon steel samurai sword is forge-welded by hand in our Wazirabad workshop. The 1095 and 15N20 billets are stacked, heated, and hammered together, layer by layer until the pattern becomes part of the steel itself. Then clay-tempered. Then hand-polished to bring the pattern to the surface. Then checked against the listing before it ships. Four generations of our family have worked this steel. We do not need to exaggerate what we make, the blade speaks clearly enough.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Damascus katana?

A Damascus katana is a Japanese-style samurai sword forged from pattern-welded Damascus steel. A material made by forge-welding two or more steel types together in layers. The result is a blade with a visible flowing pattern and superior edge performance compared to single-steel blades.

2. How can I tell if Damascus steel is real?

Real pattern-welded Damascus has a pattern that runs through the steel; visible on the spine, the edge bevel, and the flat. Acid-etched stainless has a pattern only on the surface that disappears when the blade is polished or scratched. Our Damascus is the real thing, verifiable by visual inspection of the edge and spine.

3. What is the layer count on your Damascus katana?

Our damascus sword for sale features 256+ layers of forge-welded 1095 and 15N20 steel. This layer count produces a fine, detailed pattern and a blade with excellent toughness and edge retention.

4. Is a Damascus katana good for cutting practice (tameshigiri)?

Damascus katana is clay-tempered, full-tang, making it suitable for tameshigiri and cutting practice on appropriate targets. We recommend proper technique and a suitable target medium.

5. Does the pattern on Damascus fade over time?

With proper care and occasional light oiling, the Damascus pattern remains vivid. Neglect and moisture can cause surface oxidation. We include full care instructions with every blade.

Shipping And Returns

Shipping

Ships free to all 50 US states from Wazirabad, Pakistan. Delivery in 7 to 21 days with full tracking provided at dispatch.

Returns

30-day returns on standard catalog blades; unused, original condition, original packaging. Email support@plus-traders.com to initiate any return.

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