T10 Folded Clay Tempered Katana with Real Hamon in Dark Red Crackle-Finish Saya - Black Ito Full Tang Sword

This katana features a 28.74-inch nagasa forged from folded T10 carbon steel and finished through traditional clay tempering. The process produces a real hamon - a visible, undulating temper line running the length of the blade - while achieving a hardness of 60 HRC along the edge. The folding technique refines the steel grain, and the polished surface carries a chrome-like sheen that highlights the hamon's natural wave pattern.

The 10.23-inch tsuka is built on a full tang core wrapped in genuine white samegawa (ray skin) for texture and grip stability. Black cotton ito is bound over the samegawa in a traditional diamond pattern, creating a clean contrast against the white panels visible beneath. The construction keeps the handle firm under hand pressure while maintaining a classic look consistent with Clay Tempered Folded Steel Katana standards.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a black alloy tsuba with an open floral cutout design. The hollowed pattern allows visual depth and reduces weight at the guard. A polished brass habaki collar seats snugly between the tsuba and blade, providing a warm gold accent that breaks up the otherwise dark-toned fittings.

The hardwood saya measures 30.31 inches and is coated in a dark red lacquer with a distinctive crackle-pattern finish. The texture mimics the look of aged leather, with fine red lines branching across a dark base. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot, matching the ito wrapping on the handle. This finish places the piece comfortably among Darkred Scabbard Katana designs.

With an overall length of 40.55 inches, a blade width of 1.26 inches, and a weight of 2.64 lbs, this katana is sized and balanced as a full-scale collectible. Every component - from the folded T10 steel to the crackle-lacquer saya - is assembled by hand, making it a detailed display piece for collectors who value traditional Japanese sword aesthetics.