T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Rose Gold Clay Tempered Blade in Black Tiger-Engraved Saya with Dragon Tsuba

This full tang katana features a 28.5-inch blade forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to produce an authentic hamon line visible along the rose gold surface. The clay tempering process creates a differential hardness of 58 HRC at the edge, while the warm golden-bronze tone of the steel gives the blade a distinctive visual character that shifts under light. The hand-finished edge runs cleanly to a well-defined kissaki tip.

The 10.25-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in black PU samegawa for texture and grip stability. Over this sits a tightly wound black cord ito in a traditional diamond pattern, providing both visual uniformity and a tactile hold. White same panels peek through beneath the wrap, adding subtle contrast against the all-black handle construction.

At the intersection of blade and handle sits a silver alloy round tsuba with an intricate openwork dragon motif. The detail work on the tsuba is complemented by a brass habaki collar engraved with a plum blossom family crest, introducing a warm gold accent that visually bridges the blade tone and the silver guard. This combination of metals creates a refined layered effect at the sword's center.

The black hardwood saya is coated in a high-gloss piano lacquer finish that gives it a deep mirror-like surface. A gold tiger engraving adorns the upper portion of the scabbard, adding a bold thematic element that contrasts sharply against the glossy black. The black sageo cord is tied in a traditional knot around the kurikata, completing the classic presentation. For collectors interested in similar pieces, explore the full Gold T10 katana collection.

At 41 inches overall and weighing 4.5 lbs, this katana carries real presence as a display piece. The pairing of rose gold steel with an all-black mounting scheme and silver-gold hardware creates a cohesive aesthetic rooted in traditional Japanese design. Whether mounted on a stand or featured in a T10 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords collection, this piece delivers on craftsmanship and visual impact.