T10 Folded Clay Tempered Katana with Real Hamon - White Saya with Manga Art and Dragon Copper Tsuba

The blade of this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel through a folding and clay tempering process that produces a genuine hamon - a visible temper line running along the 28.74-inch cutting edge. Heat treated to 58 HRC, the steel holds a refined edge while the softer spine retains flexibility. The chrome-toned finish allows the natural grain pattern from the folding process to show through, giving each blade a one-of-a-kind surface texture.

The full tang handle extends 10.23 inches and is built on a hardwood core. PU white samegawa wraps the base layer, replicating the nodular texture of traditional ray skin, while white cord is tightly wound over it in a traditional crosshatch pattern. Bronze-toned menuki accent the grip, adding both visual detail and tactile reference points.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a round copper tsuba finished in antique gold tones. The guard features an intricate openwork dragon motif - deeply sculpted with layered detail that catches light from every angle. A gold-toned habaki collar secures the blade firmly within the saya.

The white hardwood saya is coated in piano lacquer for a smooth, high-gloss surface. What sets this scabbard apart is the hand-drawn manga-style character illustration rendered directly onto the white finish in black ink, creating a striking contrast that blends contemporary Japanese pop culture with traditional sword design. A white sageo cord ties neatly around the kurikata, keeping the overall palette unified. Browse more pieces in our White T10 katana collection for similar styling.

At 41 inches overall and weighing 4.4 lbs, this katana carries real presence on a wall mount or sword stand. Every component - from the clay tempered T10 blade to the manga-themed saya and dragon tsuba - is assembled by hand. It stands as a collectible piece for anyone drawn to White T10 Carbon Steel Katana designs that balance traditional forging techniques with bold artistic expression.