T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Snake Bronze Tsuba in Blue Glitter Saya - Black Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished by hand, with a visible hamon line running along the chrome-polished nagasa. Manual grinding brings out the contrast between the hardened edge and the body of the blade - a detail you can see clearly in the close-up shots. The full-tang construction ensures the blade extends completely through the handle, providing solid balance at 3 lbs and 41 inches overall. If you're exploring options in the Blue Blade T10 Carbon Steel Katana category, this piece stands out for its surface contrast and hamon definition.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord over a PU black samegawa base, with gold-tone mekugi pins set at two points along the handle. The cord wrap is tight and even, offering a secure grip and a clean aesthetic. Knot paper is fitted inside the handle wrapping, maintaining the wrap's structure and traditional form.

The tsuba is cast in bronze with a snake theme - a coiled serpent with raised scale detailing wraps the guard in a style that reads clearly even in hand. The bronze tone contrasts well against the dark handle and dark saya, and the fuchi collar carries a matching geometric border motif.

The saya is made from hardwood with a lacquer finish in dark blue, speckled throughout with blue and copper-orange flecks that shift under light. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, finishing the look cleanly. The overall color pairing - dark blue saya, black handle, bronze fittings - gives this piece a unified, deliberate visual identity.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, this katana is suited for display or the collector looking for a piece with real material weight and hand-finished detail. Ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package. Sword stand not included. Each piece is individually handmade, so minor finish variations are part of the process.