T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Clay Tempered Real Hamon in Brown Leather Saya - Collectible Samurai Sword

This katana features a 28.74-inch T10 carbon steel blade that has been clay tempered to achieve a hardness of 58 HRC and a distinctive real hamon line running along the edge. The tempering process creates a differential hardness zone - a harder cutting edge paired with a more flexible spine - visible as the wavy hamon pattern that defines traditional Japanese swordsmithing. The hand-polished finish brings out the subtle grain of the steel surface.

The 10.23-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core layered with genuine white rayskin and tightly wound in brown leather cord. The full tang blade extends through the entire handle, secured for structural integrity. Brass-tone fittings at the kashira and menuki add warm metallic accents that complement the brown leather tones throughout the piece. Browse more options in our Brown Cord Handle Katana collection.

At the junction of blade and handle sits an alloy tsuba in a dark finish with an engraved flower motif and a brass chrysanthemum pin on the habaki side. The compact round guard balances visual weight without adding unnecessary bulk, framing the transition from steel to leather cleanly.

The hardwood saya is wrapped in smooth brown leather and measures 30.7 inches. A brown sageo cord is tied in a traditional knot around the kurikata, with small brass-tone ornaments threaded into the braid. The leather surface gives the scabbard a warm, tactile quality distinct from lacquered finishes, while protecting the blade securely inside.

At 40.94 inches overall and 4.4 lbs, this katana carries real presence on a wall mount or display stand. Every component - from the clay tempered T10 steel to the leather-clad saya - works within a unified brown and brass color palette. For more Brown T10 Carbon Steel Katana options, explore the full collection. Sword stand not included.