T10 Steel Golden Blade Katana with Dragon Tsuba, Brown Cord Handle & Geisha Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and treated to develop a genuine hamon line along the edge - the visible temperline that marks careful hand-finishing rather than machine production. The gold tone across the blade surface catches light along the ji and shinogi, giving the sword a warm, distinctive presence that stands apart from standard bright-polished finishes. Full-tang construction runs the steel continuously through the handle for solid balance across the 41-inch overall length. For collectors exploring the full range of Gold Blade T10 Carbon Steel Katana options, this piece sits at a compelling intersection of material quality and artistic finish.

The tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in white ray-skin (samegawa) and bound in brown cotton cord using traditional diagonal wrapping, producing the evenly spaced diamond windows characteristic of authentic koshirae construction. The brown cord coordinates intentionally with the warm gold of the blade and the antique-gold hardware throughout.

The tsuba is cast in an antique-gold finish and engraved with a dragon in high-relief detail - scales, claws, and a curling body clearly defined across the round guard face. Copper fittings at the habaki and fuchi reinforce the warm metallic palette and provide a clean visual transition between blade and handle.

The saya is made from natural hardwood finished in a pale beige tone. The full length of the scabbard is hand-painted with a detailed geisha scene rendered in sepia and dark brown ink - figures, flowing robes, and background elements brushed in a style that references traditional Japanese woodblock aesthetics. A brown-and-white braided sageo cord is tied at the koiguchi, adding a traditional carrying accent that echoes the tsuka wrap. Browse the complete Natural Wood Saya Katana collection to see additional saya finishes and painted designs.

Overall length is 41 inches and shipping weight is 5 lb. Because each sword is individually handmade, minor variations in hamon shape, cord tension, and painted detail are inherent to the process. Sword stand not included.