T10 Folded Steel Katana with Clay-Tempered Hamon in Orange Hardwood Saya - Dragon Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel using a clay-tempering process that produces a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line visible along the edge is a direct result of differential heat treatment, not an etched imitation. The polished chrome finish reveals the steel's grain structure, while a hand-engraved dragon motif runs the length of the blade, adding a secondary layer of detail to the otherwise clean, mirror-polished surface. Explore more options in our Orange T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection.

The handle is built on a full-tang core, with white same (ray-skin) laid under a black cotton cord wrap in a traditional diamond hishi pattern. The tight, even spacing of the wrap reflects careful hand assembly, and the exposed same diamonds at each crossing add tactile contrast. Gold-toned fittings at the kashira (pommel) and fuchi (collar) tie the handle visually to the tsuba hardware.

The tsuba is one of the most distinctive elements of this koshirae. Cast in an antique gold tone, the circular guard features a coiling dragon rendered in high-relief carving with cloud and scroll detailing filling the negative space. The central oval aperture is framed by a raised rectangular seppa platform, and the overall casting has a warm, aged quality that suits both the orange saya and the black handle.

The saya is crafted from natural hardwood with visible burl grain patterning in a warm amber-orange tone. The wood's natural figure gives each scabbard a slightly unique appearance. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, providing a clean contrast to the warm saya body and echoing the black handle wrap. For more traditionally styled pieces, browse the Nihonto Katana collection.

Overall length is 41 inches with a weight of 4 lbs, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box with a shipping weight of 5 lbs. The sword stand or holder is not included with purchase.