Product Details

This T10 carbon steel katana features a clay tempered blade that produces a genuine hamon line running along the 28.34-inch nagasa. The clay tempering process involves selectively coating the spine with clay before water quenching, resulting in a harder cutting edge at 60 HRC while keeping the spine resilient. The visible hamon has an organic, wave-like pattern that catches the light along the polished chrome-toned surface of the blade. Every piece in our T10 Clay Tempered Katana collection shares this same hand-finished process.

The tsuka measures 10.23 inches and is built on a full tang core that extends through the entire handle. White PU samegawa wraps the wood grip beneath a tightly wound black cotton ito in the traditional diamond pattern, providing both visual contrast and a firm hold. The construction keeps the weight balanced and the handle firmly anchored to the blade.

At the guard position, a black alloy tsuba features carved openwork patterns with organic, flowing lines. A polished brass habaki sits just below, creating a warm gold accent that breaks the otherwise monochrome palette. The fuchi and kashira fittings continue the black alloy theme, maintaining a unified look from pommel to guard.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a matte black textured finish that has a subtle granular surface - visible in the close-up detail. It measures 30.31 inches and includes a black sageo cord wrapped at the kurikata. The textured matte surface gives the scabbard a restrained, understated look that complements the dark fittings throughout.

Weighing 2.64 lbs in total, this katana balances display presence with solid craftsmanship. The all-black color scheme - from the cord-wrapped handle through the alloy fittings to the textured saya - is accented only by the brass habaki and the bright hamon on the polished blade. It fits naturally among other pieces in the Black T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection for collectors building a cohesive display.

  • Full tang T10 carbon steel blade, clay tempered to produce a genuine hamon line visible along the 28.34-inch nagasa, hardened to 60 HRC for lasting edge retention.
  • Black alloy tsuba with carved openwork patterns paired with a brass habaki, creating a refined contrast between dark iron tones and gold accents at the blade collar.
  • Tsuka measures 10.23 inches and features white PU samegawa under tightly wound black cotton ito in a traditional diamond wrap, delivering a secure and textured grip.
  • Black hardwood saya with a matte textured finish spans 30.31 inches, matched with a black sageo cord for a cohesive monochrome presentation suited for display.
  • Overall weight of 2.64 lbs reflects solid construction throughout - from the hand-forged T10 blade through the full tang structure to the fitted hardwood scabbard.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-KT19159
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Tsuka ColorBlack-white
Tsuka Skin ColorWhite
Tsuka Length10.23
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba MaterialAlloy
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Matte
Saya SurfaceMatte
Saya Length30.31
Sageo ColorBlack
Nagasa MaterialT10 Steel
Nagasa ColorChrome
Nagasa Length28.34
Nagasa Hardness60
Tsuba ThemeOrnate Scroll
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness and hamon on this T10 katana?
The blade is clay tempered T10 carbon steel hardened to 60 HRC at the edge. The clay tempering process with water quench produces a real hamon line visible along the 28.34-inch nagasa, not etched or painted.
How does this katana handle and what does it weigh?
Total weight is 2.64 lbs with a full tang construction running through the 10.23-inch tsuka. The black cotton ito over white PU samegawa provides a textured diamond-pattern grip, and the brass habaki seats the blade securely in the saya.
What materials are the tsuba and saya made from?
The tsuba is black alloy with carved openwork patterns, paired with a polished brass habaki. The 30.31-inch saya is hardwood with a matte textured black finish and a black sageo cord tied at the kurikata for a cohesive monochrome look.

Customer Reviews(15)

Ira Martinez Oregon, United States
Feb 12, 2026 21:09

Exactly as described my new favorite

Anthony Hammond North Dakota, United States
Nov 04, 2025 14:32

This is katana is extremely beautiful and well made! Would recommend to anyone interested in looking for one! Very great craftsmanship and I can only imagine the time and effort put into this masterpiece!

Robert Gannon Massachusetts, United States
Dec 11, 2024 21:35

Great sword for the price. Solid, nice finish. Just what I wanted

Kylen Harrell Washington, United States
Aug 09, 2024 13:02

It arrived better than expected this is the perfect sword to start off your collection with

Connor Chrismond Mississippi, United States
May 11, 2024 07:21

Overall the sword is a nice looking wall hanger. But I am concerned about the quality of materials used. They used plastic on certain parts of handle that should be metal and I think the hamon is faked with an acid etch and not a real one caused by differential hardening like they said. I also have no idea if this is real T10 the fake acid etch is concerning if it is because T10 needs a quality differential hardening to be the heat steel that it can be. For the price it’s at I would expect at least no plastic on the sword but at least it looks nice on a wall.

Brian K Robinson Iowa, United States
Jan 06, 2024 13:49

Excellent katana with great cutting sound through the air and good feel. Grip is perfectly sized for medium/large hands and blade/haman are flawless. Katana draws smoothly from the saya and presents with balance. Overall an excellent sword for the money. Happy with the purchase and quick delivery.

Josh Fowler West Virginia, United States
Jul 31, 2023 13:26

Nice. Sharp. Guard was tight.

Pommel cap came off after couple swings. Unlaced it, added glue, re-tied it.

Amin Sharif Washington, United States
Jun 11, 2023 02:38

Excellent quality and fast service. Lovely swords very sharp cut like hot knife through better.

Christopher Colman Texas, United States
Feb 19, 2023 12:32

Great product and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality Katana.

Tre Palmer California, United States
Dec 12, 2022 09:04

Swear I ordered it Monday night, had an issue that was resolved Tuesday morning, received the katana Wednesday afternoon. Amazing customer service, new to collecting, however I truly appreciate the dedication the staff has to their customers.

Eric Stephen White Oregon, United States
Nov 26, 2021 20:48

There is mass to the blade. Superior cutting potential. I’m pleased.

Myisha Guerrero California, United States
Sep 02, 2021 19:51

Great quality, feels and looks amazing.

Demonche Tillmon Maryland, United States
Jan 16, 2021 08:34

I loved the my order, it shipped faster than i thought.

Marivon Christine California, United States
Dec 10, 2020 20:29

Simple, sleek, and elegant design. This sword surpassed my expectations and is truly a work of art. I look forward to purchasing another one in the future.

Troy Baumann New York, United States
Nov 29, 2020 01:04

Good quality, better than anticipated given the affordable price. Shipped quick.