T10 Folded Steel Katana with Real Hamon, Dragon Tsuba & Marble Saya - Samurai Sword Replica

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel using a folded and clay-tempered process that produces a visible, natural hamon along the edge. Because the hamon forms organically during heat treatment, no two blades carry an identical pattern - the wavy temper line running the length of the chrome-finish blade is a direct record of the smith's work. The blade measures 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch width and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches, weighing in at 3.17 lb. A dragon engraving runs along the flat of the blade, adding a secondary layer of detail to an already striking profile. For collectors interested in this steel's characteristics, the full range is available in our T10 Samurai Sword collection.

The tsuka is wrapped in traditional black cord ito over a white ray-skin (samegawa) base, with the diamond-shaped openings in the wrap revealing the contrasting samegawa beneath. Alloy fittings, including the fuchi and kashira, are finished to complement the overall dark color scheme. The full-tang construction runs the blade completely through the handle, providing structural integrity consistent with traditionally assembled Japanese swords.

The tsuba is one of the most visually distinctive elements of this piece. Cast in copper and finished in brown-gold tones, it features a hand-carved dragon relief with gold gilding detail. The dark patinated background makes the raised dragon figure and gold accents stand out in sharp contrast. A rectangular gold-tone habaki sits just below the tsuba, bridging the blade and guard with a clean geometric form. Those who appreciate elaborately detailed guard work will find more options in our Gold-plated Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

The hardwood saya is finished in a lacquered black marble pattern - a mix of deep black with lighter speckled veining across the entire surface. This technique gives the scabbard a textured, almost stone-like appearance that contrasts with the polished chrome of the blade when drawn. A black sageo cord is wrapped and knotted at the kurigata in a traditional style, with the cord ends left loose for display versatility.

This katana spans 40.5 inches total and ships at 4.4 lb in a package measuring 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inches. The koshirae-style assembly - coordinated across blade, handle, guard, and saya - makes it a strong centerpiece for a Japanese sword collection. Note that a sword stand is not included.