T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Chrysanthemum Tsuba - Blue-Black Dragon Saya, Black Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 high-carbon steel, ground and hand-finished to reveal a genuine hamon line running along the edge. The full-tang construction extends through the entire handle, giving the 41-inch piece solid balance from tip to pommel. The chrome-finished blade surface catches light cleanly, showing the subtle wave of the hamon against the polished steel.

The tsuka is assembled in classic koshirae style - black cotton cord wrapped in a traditional diagonal pattern over black ray-skin samegawa. Gold-tone copper fittings frame the handle at the fuchi and kashira, and small menuki ornaments sit beneath the wrap. The grip is firm without being stiff, with the 10mm cord offering reliable texture throughout.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a black iron tsuba cut in an openwork chrysanthemum floral design - each petal precisely negative-spaced through the iron plate. Gold-tone seppa washers on either side of the guard frame the transition cleanly. This chrysanthemum motif is part of a long lineage of Japanese sword fittings; explore more variations in our Traditional Handmade Katana collection.

The saya is where this piece makes its boldest visual statement. Hardwood lacquered in a blue-black base with gold and teal dragon-themed splashes across the full length, it reads as a work of decorative art in its own right. A blue sageo cord ties at the kurigata, echoing the blue tones in the saya's finish. The fringed cord detail at the tip adds a final flourish to the scabbard's dramatic presentation.

At 41 inches overall and 4 lbs, this katana is sized for full display presence. The packaged dimensions run 43 x 4 x 4 inches with a 5 lb shipping weight. Sword stand is not included. Whether displayed mounted on a wall or laid across a stand, the blue-black dragon saya and chrysanthemum tsuba make this a centerpiece collectible with authentic construction details throughout.