T10 Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba in Black Lacquer Saya - Red Sageo, Real Hamon

The 28.3-inch T10 carbon steel blade is clay tempered and water quenched, reaching 60 HRC at the edge while keeping the spine resilient. The differential hardening process produces a natural hamon line that runs the full length of the nagasa - a genuine visual record of the tempering work, not an etched imitation. The chrome-polished finish highlights the blade geometry cleanly from tip to habaki. If you're drawn to Red T10 katana options with verified hamon, this build delivers exactly that.

The full tang extends through a 10.2-inch tsuka wrapped in black same (ray skin) beneath tightly bound black cord ito. The same texture provides grip even beneath the wrapping, and the mekugi pin secures the assembly without play. The balance between nagasa and tsuka suits both extended display and handling.

The tsuba is cast alloy finished in silver and gold tones, shaped around a dragon-cloud theme. The relief carving is detailed - coiled dragon figure set against layered cloud forms, with the dual-tone metalwork creating depth at the center of the koshirae. Fuchi and kashira carry coordinating metal finish to complete the fitting set.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and finished in black piano lacquer, giving it a deep gloss that contrasts sharply with the red sageo cord wrapped at the koiguchi. The real horn koiguchi provides a fitted, secure retention point with each draw. At 30.3 inches, the saya proportions match the nagasa correctly without excess. For more options in this aesthetic, explore Red Rayskin Saya Japanese Samurai Swords.

Total length: 40.5 inches. Weight: 2.65 lbs. Koshirae style assembly. The red sageo, black saya, and silver-gold dragon tsuba form a color story that reads clearly as a complete, intentional set - a well-specified replica katana built for serious collectors and display enthusiasts.