T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Chrysanthemum Tsuba - Black Hardwood Saya, Clay Tempered, Real Hamon

The 28.3-inch blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to achieve a hardness of 60 HRC throughout the cutting edge. The process produces a natural hamon - the wavy temper line visible along the blade's ji - that is entirely genuine, not wire-brushed or printed onto the surface. Explore the full range of T10 Katana Sword options to compare steel grades and finishes.

The handle is 10.2 inches long and built over a full-tang core that extends through the entire grip. White samegawa rayskin provides the base layer, wrapped in black cotton tsuka-ito cord in a traditional diamond (hishi) pattern. The wrap is tight and even, giving the tsuka a secure, non-slip feel.

The gold-brown alloy tsuba is cast in a chrysanthemum motif, with layered petals rendered in gold and silver gilding. Matching fuchi and kashira collars carry the same floral detailing, tying the entire koshirae together in a single cohesive color story. The black-and-white braided sageo cord adds a contrasting accent at the saya mouth.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and finished in a matte black lacquer. At 30.3 inches it accommodates the blade with a secure, rattle-free fit. The textured matte surface, clearly visible in product imagery, contrasts cleanly with the polished chrome of the blade and the warm gold tones of the fittings.

Overall length is 40.5 inches and the sword weighs 2.65 lbs - dimensions suited to display on a stand or active kata practice. The koshirae-style mounting with full metal fittings makes this piece a strong addition to any Rose Gold Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords or broader Japanese sword collection.