Shirasaya Tanto in T10 Carbon Steel with Real Hamon - Natural Wood Saya & Brass Tsuba

The blade on this shirasaya tanto is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to a matte surface that catches light along the hamon line. That hamon - the wavy temper pattern visible near the edge - is a direct result of the heat-treat and oil-quench process applied during forging. The result is a blade with a hardened edge, a polished kissaki tip, and a precision ground geometry that reads as refined without being overdone. Collectors drawn to T10 Tanto will recognize the characteristic contrast between the darker spine and the bright polished edge.

The handle is full tang, housed inside a natural hardwood tsuka that matches the grain and color of the saya. The wood shows a pale, warm bamboo-like tone with visible grain lines running lengthwise - consistent across both handle and scabbard. A single brass mekugi pin secures the blade within the tsuka, visible as a small circular accent on the wood face.

Sitting between blade and handle is a brass tsuba with a traditional cutout design. The warm gold tone of the brass contrasts cleanly against the black habaki collar and the natural wood above it. The tsuba's cutout silhouette adds visual depth at the transition point without adding bulk to the overall profile.

The saya is crafted from the same natural hardwood as the handle, giving the assembled piece a seamless, monolithic look when sheathed. The wood grain on the scabbard is consistent and unfinished in tone, allowing the material's natural character to define the aesthetic. This is the defining trait of the Natural T10 Carbon Steel Aikuchi style - clean lines, honest materials, no lacquer color obscuring the wood.

Overall length is 21 inches and weight is 2 lbs. The piece ships in a 23 x 2 x 2 in package at 3 lbs shipping weight. No sword stand is included. Whether wall-mounted or displayed flat, this tanto makes a strong case through material honesty and traditional construction rather than decorative excess.