Product Details

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel using a folded construction process, which produces the layered grain structure visible along the flat of the blade. A real hamon temper line runs along the edge - the undulating boundary between hardened edge steel and the softer spine - giving each piece a distinct, one-of-a-kind character. The blade measures 40.5 inches overall, 1.26 inches wide at the base, and carries a full-length tang through the handle. For collectors interested in folded and hand-finished construction, this sword sits alongside our broader range in the Hand Forged Japanese Sword collection.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord over a PU black samegawa (ray-skin) base using a traditional diamond pattern. The wrap is firm and evenly tensioned from collar to kashira. Gold-tone fittings at the pommel cap carry through the metallic accent established by the tsuba, giving the handle a clean, coordinated finish across its full length.

The tsuba is the most visually striking element of this koshirae. Cast in a gold tone with an open-work lattice body, it features a raised peony floral motif at the center flanked by scrolling relief work. The octagonal silhouette with rounded cutouts at the cardinal points is a recognizable classical form, and the gold finish contrasts sharply against the black blade collar and cord wrap on either side.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a matte black lacquer coat that reads as solid and even across the full length. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional style. The fit between saya and blade is snug at the koiguchi, and the overall color palette - black lacquer, black cord, black sageo - keeps the assembly visually unified while letting the gold tsuba function as the single focal accent.

At 3.2 lb and 40.5 inches end to end, this katana presents solid in hand and scales correctly on a wall mount or horizontal stand. If you are building out a T10 steel collection, the Natural-wood T10 Carbon Steel Katana lineup offers additional configurations in the same steel family. Sword stand not included.

  • Blade forged from T10 carbon steel using a folded construction, producing a visible hamon temper line along the edge - each sword carries a unique pattern shaped during the hand-finishing process.
  • Full tang construction runs the entire length of the black ray-skin wrapped tsuka, secured with black cord in traditional diamond wrap over PU samegawa for a firm, balanced grip.
  • Gold-tone cast iron tsuba features an open-work peony floral motif with fine relief detailing - a classical koshirae design that anchors the black-and-gold color scheme across the fittings.
  • Hardwood saya finished in matte black lacquer with matching black sageo cord - the scabbard sits flush and draws cleanly, making this a well-fitted display piece for wall mounts or stands.
  • Overall length 40.5 in, blade width 1.26 in, weight 3.2 lb - proportions consistent with a standard tachi-length katana suitable for display or collection.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10008
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialT10 Carbon Steel
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorGold
Tsuba ThemePeony
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight3.2 Pounds
Packing Size43.3 x 3.9 x 3.15 Inches
Shipping Weight4.4 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this katana blade made from?
The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel using a folded construction, producing a real hamon temper line along the edge. Each hamon pattern is unique to the individual piece due to the hand-finishing process.
What does the gold tsuba design look like?
The tsuba is gold-tone with an open-work lattice body and a raised peony floral motif at the center. It has an octagonal silhouette with rounded cutouts and contrasts sharply against the all-black tsuka and saya.
What are the saya material and color on this katana?
The saya is hardwood finished in matte black lacquer with a black sageo cord knotted at the kurigata. The fit at the koiguchi is snug, and the all-black finish keeps the assembly visually consistent with the handle wrap.

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