T10 Folded Steel Katana with Real Hamon - Dark Blue Ito, Bronze Flower Tsuba, Black Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is hand-forged from T10 folded carbon steel and treated to produce a genuine hamon - the visible temper line along the edge that serves as a hallmark of traditional Japanese sword-making craft. The polished chrome-finish nagasa catches light cleanly, and the hamon pattern runs consistently from base to tip, a result of careful heat treatment rather than acid etching. Collectors interested in authenticated steel work will find this detail worth examining up close. For a broader look at similar pieces, browse our T10 Katana Sword collection.

The tsuka is wrapped in dark blue ito using a traditional diamond pattern over black ray-skin (samegawa). The wrap sits tight and even, with menuki accents visible at the intersections. A knot paper insert is fitted inside the saya to cushion the blade and protect the edge during storage - a practical detail that reflects the attention paid to the overall build.

The tsuba is cast bronze with a flower-and-leaf relief design, carrying a warm antique-gold patina. The floral motif is crisp and three-dimensional, not a stamped outline, and the seppa on either side are finished to match. The overall hardware palette - bronze fittings against dark blue cord - gives this piece a cohesive, considered look rather than a generic catalog appearance.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in high-gloss black lacquer. The surface is smooth and even, paired with a blue-black sageo cord that echoes the ito color on the handle. The combination of matte blue-black sageo and gloss black saya creates a layered depth that photographs well and displays cleanly on a stand.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, this katana is a full-tang piece built for confident handling and long-term display. Each sword is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in hamon pattern and wrap detail are inherent to the process. Sword stand not included. Explore the full range in our Hand Forged Samurai Sword collection.