T10 Carbon Steel Tanto with Clay-Tempered Blade, Real Hamon - Silver Saya & Gold Alloy Tsuba

The 12.5-inch T10 carbon steel nagasa is clay-tempered and hand-finished to 62 HRC, producing a genuine hamon line that traces the entire length of the blade in a flowing, irregular pattern. The chrome-polished surface catches light cleanly, making the hamon contrast all the more vivid against the hardened edge steel. Full-tang construction ensures the blade runs continuously through the handle, giving this tanto its solid, well-centered balance at 1.5 lbs overall.

The tsuka measures 6.3 inches and is wrapped in black cord over white polyurethane leather samegawa. The tight, traditional diamond-pattern braid sits flush and even, with two menuki ornaments anchored beneath the wrap - clearly visible as dark metallic accents against the black cord in the close-up detail shot. The grip offers a firm, non-slip hold suited to prolonged display handling or form practice.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a gold tone, shaped into an open honeycomb lattice - each cell precisely cut through the guard plate. A white habaki collar seats cleanly between the tsuba and the blade, creating a crisp visual break between the gold guard and the chrome nagasa. This fittings combination gives the tanto a distinctly bold, high-contrast look uncommon at this price point. For more options in this fittings category, browse our T10 Tanto collection.

The hardwood saya is finished with a piano lacquer base coat in silver-white, then overlaid with a freehand white scratch-line pattern that spirals the full 13-inch length of the scabbard. The effect reads as lightning or brushstroke texture depending on the viewing angle. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata and drapes cleanly along the scabbard body. The saya interior is fitted to protect the blade during storage and transport.

Overall length is 20.5 inches, total weight is 1.5 lbs, and the package ships at 3 lbs in a 23 x 3 x 3-inch box. Collectors looking for a compact tanto with authentic clay-tempered steel and a standout silver saya will also find complementary pieces in our ninja tanto lineup. Sword stand is not included.