T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Black Lacquer Saya - Mother-of-Pearl Floral Inlay, Chrysanthemum Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel, a high-carbon tool steel prized for its edge retention and the clean hamon line it produces during heat treatment. The temper line runs the full length of the chrome-finished nagasa, shifting from a bright polished edge to a subtly contrasted spine - a detail visible in both angled light and direct display. At 40.5 inches overall and 1.26 inches wide at the base, the proportions follow traditional katana geometry without compromise.

The handle construction follows classic koshirae standards. Real white same (ray-skin) wraps the hardwood core beneath the tsuka, providing the textured underlayer that keeps the black cotton ito firmly anchored. The ito is wound in the standard diagonal pattern, exposing the same nodes at even intervals - exactly as seen in the product images. Alloy fittings at the habaki and collar complete the assembly.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of the fittings. Cast in alloy with a gold-and-black finish, it depicts a chrysanthemum in full bloom rendered in open lattice fretwork. Gold-tone petals sit against a darker iron-toned frame, and the surrounding cutwork reveals the branch and petal motif on both faces. It pairs the decorative density of classical Japanese metalwork with a collector-legible silhouette.

The saya is where this piece distinguishes itself most clearly. Black lacquer hardwood forms the base, and across its face runs a hand-painted mother-of-pearl inlay scene - flowering branches, open blossoms, and trailing vines in soft iridescent white and blue-green tones set against the deep gloss black. The black sageo cord ties off at the kurigata with a multi-wrap knot and hanging tassel, as shown. For collectors interested in the broader category, this piece sits naturally alongside others in the Flower Theme Handle Katana collection.

At 2.91 lb, the sword carries the weight expected of a full-tang T10 construction. Packaged at 42 x 4 x 4 inches, it ships ready for wall mounting or display stand placement. Sword stand is not included. This is a collectible replica intended for display - not for cutting use.