T10 Carbon Steel Red Katana with Real Hamon - Chrysanthemum Tsuba, Dark Red Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to a high-polish chrome mirror surface. A real hamon line runs along the edge - formed during the tempering process and visible as a subtle wave pattern - distinguishing it from decorative pieces with etched imitations. The full-tang construction extends through the entire handle length, giving the piece structural integrity suited for serious collectors.;

The tsuka is wrapped in red cord over real white samegawa (ray skin), with the diamond pattern pulled tight in a traditional tsukaito style. Copper fittings at the habaki and fuchi reinforce the assembly and complement the warm red color scheme. The handle terminates in a matching red-cord kashira for a cohesive finish.

The brown chrysanthemum tsuba is cast with a ribbed petal form and engraved cloud scroll motifs near the rim - a design rooted in Japanese imperial symbolism. The overall koshirae style stays faithful to classical samurai sword mountings while the bold red-and-brown palette gives it a striking visual contrast against the chrome blade.

The dark red saya is crafted from hardwood with a piano lacquer finish that produces a deep, glossy sheen. A red-and-black braided sageo is tied in a decorative knot at the koiguchi, adding a finishing detail that carries through the sword's color story. For more options in this color family, explore our Red Katana collection.

Overall length is 41 inches and shipping weight is 5 lbs, packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box. Each piece is individually handmade, so minor variations in the hamon line and cord wrap are expected and reflect hand-production. Sword stand not included.

Part of our Clay Tempered Katana collection.