T10 Folded Clay Tempered Katana with Real Hamon - Skull Tsuba in Dark Brown Scabbard with Black Ito Wrap

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel that has been folded and clay tempered to bring out a real hamon along the edge. This differential hardening process creates a visible temper line while achieving 58 HRC hardness at the cutting edge. The 28.74-inch nagasa has a clean chrome-tone polish that highlights the hamon pattern and the subtle grain from the folding process.

A full tang handle extends 10.23 inches, wrapped in black PU samegawa beneath tightly wound black cotton ito cord. Two mekugi pins secure the tang inside the hardwood core. The kashira at the pommel end is finished in a dark tone that matches the overall black palette of the handle assembly.

The tsuba is cast from black alloy and sculpted with a detailed skull motif - visible in the close-up, the dimensional relief work gives the guard genuine presence. A gold-tone brass habaki collar sits between the tsuba and blade, providing a warm accent against the otherwise dark fittings.

The saya is carved from hardwood and coated in piano lacquer that produces a deep, dark brown finish with subtle manga-themed artwork etched into the surface. Black sageo cord is tied in a traditional pattern around the kurikata knob, and the koiguchi mouth fits snugly against the habaki for a clean draw. Collectors who appreciate similar dark-toned pieces may also enjoy browsing Brown Leather Sageo Japanese Samurai Swords for related styles.

At 40.94 inches overall and 4.4 lbs, this katana strikes a solid balance between visual impact and authentic proportion. From the folded T10 steel and real hamon to the skull-themed tsuba and lacquered saya, every component is hand-assembled into a cohesive collectible that rewards close inspection. Those drawn to Olive T10 Carbon Steel Katana pieces will find a similar standard of craftsmanship here.