T10 Clay Tempered Katana with Folded Steel Blue-Red Blade in Speckled Brown Hardwood Saya

This katana features a 28.34-inch folded T10 carbon steel blade that has been clay tempered to produce a visible hamon line along its edge. The folding process creates the layered pattern steel grain visible across the surface, while the heat treatment gives the blade a deep reddish tone that shifts toward blue near the spine. Hardness reaches 60 HRC at the edge, and the full tang construction runs the entire length of the handle for structural integrity.

The 10.23-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in red real rayskin, then finished with tightly wound dark navy cotton ito. The red rayskin peeks through the diamond-pattern wrap, creating a subtle two-tone effect that echoes the blade's own color contrast. A brass habaki seats the blade firmly at the throat of the saya.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a black alloy round tsuba with an open cutout design. The geometric hollows reduce weight while allowing glimpses of the brass collar beneath, and the dark finish ties together the navy and black tones found throughout the fittings. Collectors who appreciate this style may also enjoy our T10 Clay Tempered Katana collection for similar craftsmanship.

The 30.31-inch saya is carved from solid hardwood and coated in a matte brown speckled finish that mimics aged leather texture. Black paint flecks are scattered across the reddish-brown base, giving the scabbard a distinctive rustic appearance. A dark navy sageo cord is tied at the kurikata with a traditional knot and tassel, matching the handle wrap precisely.

Overall length measures 40.55 inches at a carry weight of 2.64 lbs. The piece ships with a black lacquered two-tier display stand, making it ready for immediate presentation. For those drawn to this color palette, our Darkred Damascus Steel Katana collection offers complementary display options in similar tones.