Blue Katana T10 Carbon Steel with Real Hamon, Gold Dragon Tsuba & Blue Rayskin Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel, a high-carbon tool steel prized for its edge retention and visual character. After grinding and polishing, the steel reveals a genuine hamon - the wavy temper line along the cutting edge that signals differential heat treatment. The chrome-polished surface throws the hamon into sharp relief against the mirror-bright flat, making it as visually striking as it is structurally intentional. For collectors interested in T10 Katana construction, this hamon line is the clearest indicator of authentic heat treatment work.

The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in blue ito cord using the traditional diamond-pattern braid, wound over genuine rayskin for grip texture. The full tang blade runs the complete length of the handle, secured at the pommel end. Menuki fittings are set beneath the wrap, adding subtle hand-placement reference points along the grip.

The tsuba is a standout element - cast in copper alloy with a gold-tone finish, it features an openwork dragon relief design. The dragon motif is carved in high detail with visible scale texture and foliate background elements. The rounded oval form follows classic Japanese proportions while the gold finish creates a warm contrast against the blue handle wrap.

The saya is wrapped in genuine blue rayskin (samegawa), giving it a fine pebbly texture distinct from painted wood alone. The koiguchi (throat) is fitted with a brown horn accent, and a matching blue sageo cord is tied at the kurikata. A blue tassel detail adds a finishing ornamental touch consistent with formal koshirae presentation. This piece is part of our Blue T10 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. The sword stand or holder is not included with this piece.