T10 Folded Clay Tempered Katana with Gold-Black Marble Saya in Yellow Ito Wrap - Collectible Samurai Sword

This katana features a folded T10 carbon steel nagasa measuring 28.34 inches, clay tempered to achieve a natural hamon line visible along the edge. The folding process refines the steel grain, while clay tempering creates a hard edge at 60 HRC with a more resilient spine. The full tang blade is hand finished to a refined edge, and the chrome-toned surface highlights the undulating hamon pattern under light.

The 10.62-inch tsuka is built on a wooden core wrapped in PU black samegawa, then bound in yellow silk ito using a traditional crisscross pattern. The bright yellow cord against the dark ray skin creates a high-contrast grip section that stands out visually while providing a textured, secure hold. A black-and-orange braided sageo cord completes the handle-side detailing.

Guarding the grip is a round black alloy tsuba with an openwork lattice motif on the face. A gold-tone habaki collar sits between the tsuba and blade, adding a warm metallic accent that echoes the saya's gold tones. The kashira at the pommel end carries a matching black finish with a subtle flame-like engraving.

The 29.52-inch hardwood saya is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Finished in piano lacquer, it displays a gold-and-black marble spatter pattern - dense black veins running across a warm golden ground. The black-and-orange sageo wraps around the kurikata, tying the saya's palette together. This lacquer finish from the Hardwood Saya Japanese Samurai Swords collection protects the wood while delivering a gallery-worthy surface.

At 40.15 inches overall and 2.64 lbs, this T10 Katana balances presence with manageability. The combination of folded clay tempered steel, gold-black marble saya, and yellow ito handle makes it a distinctive collectible for enthusiasts who value both metallurgical craft and aesthetic detail.