T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Red Lacquer Saya - Black & Red Tsuka, Ornate Scroll Tsuba

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and heat treated with an oil quench, producing a visible hamon line along the edge. The differential hardness between edge and spine gives the blade its characteristic profile - a refined, hand-finished edge paired with a polished chrome surface that catches light cleanly from tip to habaki.

The full-tang tsuka is wrapped in PU red samegawa, providing a textured base layer before the black cord ito is applied in a traditional diagonal pattern. Red accents peek through the crossings of the wrap, reinforcing the black-red color scheme that runs throughout the koshirae. The handle feels secure in hand and carries a clean visual weight at 41 inches overall.

The tsuba is black iron with a gold-tone accent, shaped in a circular form and deeply carved with an ornate scroll design. The openwork detailing creates depth and shadow across the guard, making it one of the more visually intricate elements of this build. It sits snugly between blade and handle, completing the transition between components.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in a deep red lacquer with scattered black splatter texture across the surface - visible clearly in the image as a high-gloss red ground with irregular dark marks that give it an aged, dramatic character. A black and white sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot, providing both function and a strong contrast detail against the red ground. For more pieces in this color family, browse the Red Dragon Katana collection.

At 41 inches total length and 3 pounds, this katana is proportioned for display mounting or handling practice. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. If you're exploring the wider range of T10 builds, the Multi-colored T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection offers additional colorway options in the same steel specification. Stand or holder not included.