Clay Tempered T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Bronze Kanji Saya - Gold and Silver Tsuba

This katana features a 28.34-inch nagasa forged from T10 carbon steel, clay tempered to achieve 60 HRC edge hardness. The clay tempering process creates a natural hamon temper line visible along the blade, separating the hardened cutting edge from a more resilient spine. The result is a blade with both structural integrity and a distinctive visual character that collectors of Clay Tempered Japanese Sword pieces will appreciate.

The tsuka extends 10.62 inches and is built over a full tang core wrapped in black PU samegawa. Brown ito cord is tightly wound in a traditional diamond pattern, offering a firm grip and a warm earth-tone contrast against the dark underlayer. The kashira at the pommel end is finished in silver with gold accents, matching the ornate fittings throughout.

At the junction of handle and blade sits an alloy tsuba with a character-themed openwork design. The guard combines gold and silver metallic tones in an intricate composition, with sculpted details that catch light from multiple angles. A white habaki seats the blade securely into the tsuba assembly.

The hardwood saya is finished in a matte bronze tone and engraved with kanji characters across its entire surface, giving the scabbard a textured, antiqued appearance. A brown sageo cord is tied around a black kurikata bead, complementing the brown ito of the handle and unifying the overall color palette. This piece sits comfortably among our Bronze Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

At 40.15 inches in total length and 2.86 lbs, this katana carries the proportions and weight of a traditionally sized sword. Every component - from the clay tempered T10 blade to the kanji-engraved saya - is assembled by hand, producing a cohesive collectible that balances material quality with visual craftsmanship.