T10 Folded Clay Tempered Tanto with Real Hamon in Granite Piano Lacquer Saya - Black Ito Wrap with Gold Musashi Tsuba

This tanto features a 12-inch nagasa forged from T10 carbon steel through a clay tempering process that produces a genuine, irregular hamon line visible along the entire edge. The differential hardening yields 62 HRC at the cutting edge while keeping the spine resilient, and the hand-finished surface carries a clean chrome-toned polish that highlights the natural temper line.

The 6.3-inch tsuka is built on a full tang core, wrapped tightly in black ito cord over black polyurethane leather samegawa. The binding pattern allows the underlying same texture to peek through at regular intervals, and the overall grip feels balanced against the compact blade length.

At the junction sits a black alloy tsuba in a Musashi openwork design, where an intricate lattice pattern is highlighted by gold-tone edging that catches the light. This design element bridges the dark handle and the bright saya with a warm metallic accent that adds visual depth. Collectors interested in this steel type can explore more options across the Clay Tempered Tanto collection.

The hardwood saya is finished in piano lacquer with a distinctive granite spatter pattern - black base overlaid with irregular white splashes that create an almost stone-like texture. At 12 inches, it sheathes the blade snugly, and a black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata for traditional presentation.

With an overall length of 21.6 inches and a weight of 1.54 lbs, this tanto sits comfortably in the compact end of the Japanese sword spectrum. The combination of T10 steel construction, clay tempered hamon, and the bold granite saya finish makes it a standout piece among the broader T10 Tanto lineup. Sword and scabbard are included; stand is sold separately.