T10 Steel Katana with Clay Tempered Blade, Dragon Engraving - Black White Leopard Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to approximately 60 HRC, a process that creates a harder edge zone and a softer spine - visible as a natural hamon line running the length of the 28.34-inch nagasa. The polished chrome finish highlights the steel's grain, while a dragon engraving is worked into the flat of the blade for added character. Full-tang construction runs from tip through the full length of the handle. For collectors interested in exploring this steel further, our T10 Katana Sword collection covers the full range of T10 builds available.

The tsuka is 10.23 inches long, wrapped in white-and-black ito cord over a black PU samegawa base. The diamond-pattern wrap is consistent with traditional Japanese koshirae style and provides a secure, balanced grip. Menuki details are tucked beneath the wrap at the standard positions.

A black alloy tsuba sits between handle and blade, featuring a wave or flame relief pattern with a gold-tone habaki pressed against its face. The contrast between the dark tsuba, the gold habaki, and the white handle wrap creates a clean three-tone transition at the guard.

The saya is the most visually distinctive element of this piece. Constructed from hardwood with a matte lacquer surface, it carries an all-over black leopard-spot pattern on a white ground - a bold departure from conventional solid-color scabbards. A white sageo cord ties off at the kurigata, complementing the handle wrap and pulling the black-and-white palette together across the full 30.31-inch saya.

Overall length is 40.5 inches, blade width 1.26 inches, blade thickness 0.28 inches, and item weight 2.64 lb. The complete koshirae set - saya, tsuba, habaki, and fittings - ships as a matched unit, making this a strong choice for display collectors drawn to high-contrast monochrome aesthetics.