Clay Tempered T10 Steel Black Blade Tanto with Dragon Tsuba and Brown Ito Wrap in Textured Black Saya

This tanto features a clay tempered T10 steel blade with a distinctive black finish and a vivid hamon line running along the edge. The differential hardening process produces a visible temper pattern where the hardened edge meets the softer spine, achieving 62 HRC at the cutting surface. The 12.5-inch nagasa displays a bold contrast between the dark body and the bright, hand-finished edge.

The 6.3-inch tsuka is built on a full tang core, wrapped in brown cotton ito laced tightly over black polyurethane leather samegawa. The wrap pattern is consistent and firm, providing both visual texture and a secure grip. This construction mirrors techniques found across our Black 1045 Carbon Steel Aikuchi collection.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a gold-tone alloy tsuba with an intricately sculpted dragon motif. The dragon relief wraps around the guard in high detail, complemented by matching fuchi and kashira fittings that frame the handle with a cohesive metallic accent.

The hardwood saya is finished in textured black piano lacquer with a subtle pitted surface that adds visual depth and a tactile quality. Brown sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, matching the handle wrap and completing the color story. The saya measures 13 inches and fits the blade securely. For similar saya styles, explore our Black Saya Hamidashi pieces.

Overall, this tanto measures 20.5 inches in length and weighs 1.5 lbs. The pairing of T10 clay tempered steel, dragon-theme fittings, and the dark lacquered saya with brown accents creates a cohesive display piece that rewards close inspection from any angle.