T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon, Blue Cord Handle & Chrysanthemum Tsuba - Black Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel, heat-treated to produce a genuine hamon - the wavy temper line that traces the edge from base to tip. The polished, chrome-toned surface also carries wave engraving along the flat, adding visual depth without obscuring the natural grain of the steel. At 40.5 inches overall and 3.2 pounds, the proportions follow classic koshirae conventions. If you're building a Forged Katana collection, this piece fits naturally alongside other hand-finished examples.

The tsuka is wrapped in dark blue cotton ito over genuine white samegawa (ray skin), laid in the traditional diamond-gap pattern. Copper fittings - including a copper habaki at the blade collar - carry through a warm metallic accent that ties the handle fittings together. The menuki seated beneath the wrap adds grip texture and follows the koshirae aesthetic throughout.

The tsuba is one of the most distinctive elements of this sword. Cast in brown iron, it is engraved with chrysanthemum blossoms and flowing cloud scrolls, finished with gold and silver gilding on select relief areas. The result is a guard with real visual presence - detailed enough to reward close inspection, composed enough to read well at display distance.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep black lacquer that shows a consistent gloss across its length. Real horn is used for both the koiguchi (mouth fitting) and kojiri (tip cap), providing durable contact points at the openings. The dark blue sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata in a traditional style, visible in the product images and consistent with the handle cord color.

At 40.5 inches total length, 1.26 inches blade width, and 3.2 pounds, this katana is proportioned for shelf or wall display as well as koshirae-style presentation. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in hamon shape and cord tension are expected. Sword stand not included. The Natural Wood Scabbard Japanese Samurai Swords collection includes other hardwood saya options if you are comparing finishes.