T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Golden Brown Blade - Silver Chrysanthemum Tsuba, Black-Gold Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished to a distinctive golden brown tone, with a real hamon line visible along the edge. The clay tempering process gives the steel its characteristic contrast between the hardened edge and the softer spine, resulting in a blade that holds its geometry under use. At 41 inches overall and 4 lbs, the sword carries a deliberate, substantial feel in hand. For collectors interested in the full range of Gold T10 Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Swords, this piece sits firmly within that tradition.

The tsuka is built with a full tang construction, wrapped in black ito over a PU black samegawa base. Gold menuki are set into the wrap on both sides, offering a restrained metallic accent against the deep black braid. The kashira at the pommel end is finished in white alloy, providing a clean visual stop to the handle.

The tsuba is one of the more visually striking components of this koshirae. Cast in silver-toned alloy, the circular guard features open-work chrysanthemum cutouts across its face - a motif with deep roots in Japanese decorative tradition. A gold-toned copper fuchi collar seats the tsuba cleanly against the tsuka, tying the metallic tones of the guard back to the blade's own warm color.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a black lacquer base. Gold kanji characters and vine-pattern motifs are printed across the full length of the scabbard, giving it a textured, illustrated quality that reads clearly against the dark ground. A braided black-and-gold sageo is knotted at the kurigata, matching the two-tone color scheme carried through the rest of the fittings. Browse the full Gold Blade T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection for additional variations in this style.

Overall length is 41 inches, shipping weight is 5 lbs. Each piece is individually handmade, so minor variations in hamon pattern and finish tone are expected. Sword stand not included.