T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Yellow Saya - Dragon Tsuba, Orange Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and heat-tempered to produce a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line visible along the edge that separates the hardened cutting bevel from the more resilient spine. The hand-polished finish brings out the steel's natural grain and keeps the hamon clearly legible under light, giving the blade a depth that machined blades simply cannot replicate.

The tsuka is built on a hardwood core and wrapped in white samegawa (ray-skin) before the orange cotton ito is applied in a tight, traditional diamond-pattern tsukamaki. The wrap sits flush and firm, with menuki details seated beneath the ito at the correct positions. A black kashira caps the pommel end, completing the handle assembly cleanly.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of these fittings. Cast in a gold-and-black finish, it features a dragon rendered in high relief against a background of rolling clouds - a classic motif in Japanese sword furniture. The depth of the carving and the two-tone coloring give the guard a richness that reads well both up close and on display. This piece is part of our broader Dragon Katana lineup for collectors drawn to dragon-theme koshirae.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and lacquered in a warm yellow finish - consistent in tone across the full length of the scabbard. An orange sageo cord is tied at the koiguchi and looped at the kurikata, matching the ito color and pulling the entire color scheme together. The yellow-and-orange combination gives this katana a distinctive, high-visibility presentation against a dark wall mount or display stand.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lb, this katana fits naturally into a Yellow T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection focused on traditional koshirae craftsmanship. The full-tang build, real hamon blade, and hand-fitted fittings make it a substantive addition to any Japanese sword display. Sword stand not included.