T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon in White Hardwood Saya - Gold-Black Dragon Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and heat treated with an oil quench, producing a chrome-polished surface and a genuine hamon line running the length of the nagasa. The hamon is not etched or painted - it emerges from the differential hardening process, giving the edge a naturally irregular temper line visible against the mirror finish. Browse the full T10 Carbon Katana collection to compare other hamon styles and blade profiles.

The tsuka is wrapped in brown ito cord over real white samegawa, the ray skin providing grip texture beneath the diamond-pattern lacing. Gold-toned menuki ornaments are secured under the wrap at intervals along the handle, visible at the crossing points of the ito. The overall handle construction follows a traditional koshirae assembly with a tight, even wrap throughout.

The tsuba is cast in a gold-black finish with a dragon theme in high relief - a coiled dragon rendered in antiqued gold against a darkened background, surrounded by cloud and floral scroll work. The round form and detailed casting make it a visual centerpiece between blade and handle, and a strong complement to the warm brown cord of the tsuka.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a white lacquered surface and hand-painted orange grain lines flowing along its length, creating a wood-grain wave pattern. A brown sageo cord is attached at the kurikata and tied in a braided knot at the koiguchi opening. The white and orange saya contrasts sharply with the dark blade when drawn, making the full piece visually distinctive as a White Samurai Sword.

Overall length is 41 inches and the piece weighs 3 lbs. Shipping weight is 4 lbs in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package. The sword stand or holder is not included.