T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Engraving, Snake Tsuba in Black & Orange Koshirae

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to bring out a natural hamon line along the edge - the visible temper pattern is a product of the heat-treat and quench process, not an etched imitation. Running along the flat of the blade is a hand-engraved dragon motif, giving the steel a layer of visual depth that rewards close inspection. For collectors interested in T10 Samurai Swords, this piece delivers the combination of steel quality and surface detail that defines the category.

The handle assembly follows traditional koshirae construction. White same (genuine rayskin) forms the grip base beneath a tightly executed black ito wrap, with diamond-shaped windows exposing the rayskin at regular intervals. The orange ito accent at the tsuka-mae adds a deliberate contrast that ties into the overall black-and-orange color theme running through the piece.

The tsuba is the design centerpiece - cast in a gold tone, it depicts a coiled snake with raised scale texture and a detailed open-mouth head. The fittings surrounding it carry a honeycomb-pattern detail that adds visual complexity without cluttering the transition between blade and handle.

The saya is crafted from hardwood finished in a smooth black lacquer. The surface is clean and even, with a deep gloss that reflects light sharply. A black sageo cord is fitted at the kurigata. The contrast between the matte black saya and the orange-wrapped handle is intentional and consistent throughout the design.

Total length is 41 inches, shipping weight is 4 lbs in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package. This piece is part of a broader line of Samurai Sword Replicas built for collectors who prioritize both steel quality and visual design. Sword stand is not included.