T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Clay Tempered Blade in Brown Natural Hardwood Saya - Gold Scroll Tsuba

The 28.3-inch T10 carbon steel blade is clay tempered and hand-polished to a reflective chrome finish. The tempering process produces a genuine hamon line along the edge - the irregular, wave-like pattern visible against the polished steel is a direct result of differential hardening, bringing the blade to 60 HRC at the edge while keeping the spine more resilient. The hand-finished edge is the product of traditional grinding and polishing, not machine buffing. If you want to explore more options in this material, the Brown T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection covers a range of configurations.

The tsuka runs 10.2 inches and is wrapped in brown cotton cord over a black samegawa (ray skin) base. The ito is wound in a classic diamond pattern, with small menuki fittings seated beneath the wrap at both sides. The brown cord color ties the handle visually to the rest of the fittings, creating a consistent earth-tone palette across the entire piece.

The gold-tone alloy tsuba is cast in an ornate scroll pattern with open filigree cutouts - often described as a giant clam or arabesque style. The contrast between the gold fittings and the dark cord wrap gives the habaki area a focal point that draws the eye when the sword is displayed.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood and left in its warm reddish-brown tone without lacquer, letting the wood grain show through. At 30.3 inches, it fully houses the nagasa with a secure fit. A brown sageo cord is attached at the kurigata and tied in a looped knot, adding texture and traditional detail to the scabbard exterior. The Brown Cord Handle Katana collection includes other pieces that share this warm brown aesthetic if you are comparing configurations.

Overall length is 40.5 inches with a blade width of 1.28 inches and a total weight of 2.65 lbs. The full tang runs the length of the tsuka, secured within the handle. This is a koshirae-style assembly built for collectors who want authentic construction details - clay tempering, real hamon, natural hardwood saya, and hand-wrapped tsuka - presented as a complete, cohesive piece.