T10 Clay Tempered Katana with Real Hamon in Black Lacquer Saya - Green Ito, Flower Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and put through a clay tempering process that produces a real, naturally formed hamon along the cutting edge. The resulting temper line has the irregular, wave-like character that clay tempering creates - no two pieces are identical. A wave engraving runs along the flat of the blade, adding a second layer of visual detail to the polished chrome-finished surface. At 30.3 inches in length and 1.26 inches wide, the blade carries a weight of 2.3 lb total, giving it a solid presence on any stand or display. For collectors interested in exploring more T10 options, the T10 Samurai Sword collection offers a range of similarly forged pieces.

The tsuka is wrapped in teal green ito over a foundation of real white samegawa rayskin, which provides both texture and grip underneath the cord. The full-tang construction means the blade steel extends the full length of the handle, keeping the assembly solid and well-balanced. The green ito wrapping is neatly executed, with the traditional diamond-pattern gaps revealing the white rayskin beneath - a classic contrast that reads well up close.

The tsuba is one of the more distinctive elements of this build. Cast with a flower motif in black and silver, it features fine openwork detail with copper accent fittings visible at the throat. The habaki is finished in gold tone, creating a deliberate color contrast against the silver-and-black tsuba face. Together the fittings give the koshirae a layered, considered look rather than a simple monochrome setup.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in black natural lacquer with a smooth, even surface. Two red retention pegs (sageo anchor points) are visible along the scabbard length, and the two-tone green-blue braided sageo cord ties the handle and saya colors together. The overall color palette - teal green, black, silver, copper, and blue - is cohesive without being uniform, giving this piece a distinct visual identity compared to more conventional black-and-red or black-and-gold builds.

With a blade length of 30.3 in, total weight of 2.3 lb, and packaging dimensions of 33.4 x 3.9 x 3.14 in, this katana ships at 3.3 lb and fits standard horizontal display stands. The stand shown in product images is not included. This piece suits collectors drawn to koshirae-style builds with traditional flower-theme fittings and genuine hamon blades.