T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon, Red Saya & Samurai Iron Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished by hand, with manual grinding along the full length to develop a refined edge and a naturally occurring hamon line visible along the ji. That wavy temper mark is not etched or acid-applied - it forms through the differential hardening process and makes each blade visually distinct. The full tang extends through the handle for solid structural integrity throughout the piece.

The tsuka is built with a core wrapped in genuine white rayskin (samegawa), then bound tightly in red cotton ito cord in the traditional criss-cross pattern. Diamond-shaped openings in the wrap expose the samegawa beneath, and copper fittings cap both ends of the handle. A knotted black sageo cord hangs from the collar area, adding a traditional finishing touch.

The iron tsuba is finished in matte black and features a hand-carved samurai figure motif in relief - a design that fits naturally within the koshirae style of the overall fittings. The circular guard provides clean visual separation between blade and handle while keeping the color palette cohesive across all metal components.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a red lacquer finish, closely matching the handle wrap for a unified red-and-black presentation. The fitted scabbard seats the blade securely for display or storage. If you're exploring more options in this colorway, browse our Darkred Saya Japanese Samurai Swords collection for additional configurations.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, this katana is sized for wall display or shelf placement as a collector's centerpiece. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in hamon pattern and ito tension are expected and reflect the handmade nature of the work. For more hand-finished options across styles, see our Featured Japanese Katana selection. Sword stand not included.