T10 Carbon Steel Shirasaya Wakizashi with Natural Hardwood Saya - Gold Geometric Tsuba

The blade on this shirasaya wakizashi is hand-forged from T10 carbon steel, a high-carbon tool steel valued for its ability to hold a refined edge and develop a visible hamon line during the hardening process. The hamon runs the length of the blade in a natural wave pattern, visible against the bright chrome-polished surface. At 1.26 inches wide and a full 31 inches overall, the blade geometry follows classic wakizashi proportions with a gentle curvature toward the tip. If you're building a T10 Wakizashi collection, this piece represents the steel type in a distinctly clean presentation.

The tsuka is crafted from natural hardwood left in its unfinished, pale state - no wrap, no lacquer, no ornamental ray skin. This is the defining character of the shirasaya form: a plain wood handle that integrates visually and structurally with the saya. The full-tang blade seats securely within the tsuka, held in place by a traditional mekugi pin visible on the handle face.

A gold-tone tsuba with an open geometric lattice pattern marks the transition point between tsuka and blade. The interlocking void pattern catches light against the polished steel, and the gold color reads warmly against the pale natural wood on either side. This is the only decorative element on the piece - everything else defers to the natural material.

The saya is shaped from natural hardwood matching the tsuka, with the same pale, uncoated finish. The wood shows its own grain variation, giving each piece a slightly individual character. The fit between saya and blade is snug and clean, with no rattle or excess play. For collectors focused on Real Hamon Wakizashi, the interaction between the exposed hamon and the plain wood presentation is a significant part of this piece's appeal.

Overall length is 31 inches with a blade width of 1.26 inches and a weight of 1.54 lbs. Shipping weight is 3 lbs in a 33 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch package. No sword stand is included. This wakizashi is suited for collectors who appreciate the shirasaya aesthetic - spare, material-honest, and grounded in the traditional Japanese approach to sword storage and display.