T10 Steel Tanto with Golden Blade and Kanji-Engraved Black Saya - Brown Ito Wrap Collectible Short Sword

This tanto features a 12.5-inch T10 steel nagasa with a distinctive golden chrome finish and a visible hamon line along the edge. The blade is hand-sharpened and hardened to 62 HRC, delivering a refined edge with a striking visual contrast between the golden surface and the bright hamon pattern. The full tang construction ensures solid weight distribution across the entire 20.5-inch length.

The 6.3-inch tsuka is built on a full tang core wrapped in black polyurethane leather samegawa, then bound with brown ito cord in a traditional crisscross pattern. Gold-tone menuki are set beneath the wrap, adding both texture and visual detail to the grip. The kashira at the pommel end features a textured alloy cap that anchors the assembly.

At the guard position, a gold-tone alloy tsuba displays an engraved floral design with fine line work radiating from the center. This pairs naturally with the warm brown tones of the handle and sageo, creating a cohesive color palette across the fittings. For more pieces with similar gold-tone aesthetics, browse our Gold Aikuchi collection.

The 13-inch hardwood saya is finished in piano lacquer with a black base coat, then detailed with hand-painted gold kanji characters across the surface. A brown sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot, matching the tsuka wrap. The lacquer finish protects the wood while giving the scabbard a smooth, refined surface.

Weighing 1.5 lbs with an overall length of 20.5 inches, this tanto sits comfortably in the Handmade Sword Tanto category - sized for shelf display or wall mounting. The combination of T10 steel construction, golden blade finish, and kanji-detailed saya makes it a distinctive addition to any Japanese sword collection. Please note that no sword stand or holder is included.