T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Engraving, Green Lacquer Saya & Wave Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel, a high-carbon tool steel known for its edge retention and fine grain structure. A real hamon line runs the length of the blade, the result of differential heat treatment that creates a visible temper line between the hardened edge and softer spine. A dragon engraving adds a hand-finished decorative element along the flat, catching light differently as the blade is drawn. The chrome-polished surface and refined tip geometry make the steel's natural character the focal point.

The tsuka is wrapped in teal cord over a foundation of real white samegawa - genuine ray skin whose raised nodules provide natural grip texture beneath the braid. The wrap follows a traditional diamond pattern, leaving white samegawa nodes visible at regular intervals. Copper fittings at the habaki and fuchi complement the warm metal tones found throughout the koshirae.

The round copper tsuba is one of the most visually striking elements of this build. Cast with a wave theme and finished in black and gold, the relief work depicts rolling crests with gilded highlights - a motif drawn from classical Japanese sword fittings. The contrast between the dark ground and gold detailing gives it a depth that reads clearly even at a distance. Explore more pieces in this style through our Green Katana collection.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished in deep green lacquer with a distinctive speckled surface texture - small dark flecks distributed across the gloss green ground give it a mottled, organic appearance rather than a flat painted finish. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot, with loose ends hanging neatly. The koiguchi (saya mouth) is fitted cleanly for a secure, rattle-free draw.

At 40.5 inches overall and 3.2 lb, this katana carries the proportions and hardware weight of a full koshirae build. The combination of dragon-engraved T10 blade, real samegawa handle wrap, wave-motif copper tsuba, and green lacquer saya makes it a cohesive collectible for anyone drawn to classical Japanese sword aesthetics. Browse related pieces in the Green Sageo Japanese Samurai Swords collection for complementary options.