T10 Clay Tempered Tanto with Real Hamon - Natural Hardwood Saya in Gold Fittings Collectible Japanese Short Sword

This tanto features a 12.5-inch nagasa forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to reach 62 HRC hardness. The differential heat treatment produces a visible real hamon - a wavy temper line running along the length of the blade that marks the transition between the hardened edge and the softer spine. The result is a full tang blade with a refined edge and a chrome-polished finish that highlights the hamon pattern.

The 6.3-inch tsuka is built over a full tang core and wrapped in rice-colored silk ito using a traditional diamond pattern. Beneath the wrap, black polyurethane leather samegawa provides grip texture, while gold alloy menuki peek through the ito gaps as decorative accents. The kashira at the pommel end features a finely textured gold-tone cap with a crosshatch pattern.

Gold alloy fittings define the transition points of this tanto. The habaki collar seats snugly at the blade base, and the fuchi ring bridges the tsuka to the guard area. This piece follows an aikuchi-style mounting with no protruding tsuba, giving it a clean, streamlined profile favored in traditional Japanese short swords. Browse more options in our Clay Tempered Aikuchi collection.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a piano lacquer finish that preserves the natural wood grain in a warm beige tone. A rice-colored sageo cord is tied around the saya mouth in a neat traditional knot, matching the tsuka wrap. The overall aesthetic leans warm and understated - natural wood, beige cord, and gold metal accents working together.

At 20.5 inches overall and 1.5 lbs, this tanto sits comfortably in the short sword category and makes a strong addition to any Japanese Tanto collection. It ships with the sword and saya only - no stand included.