T10 Carbon Steel Wakizashi with Phoenix Tsuba in Black Iroha Wrap - Red Splatter Lacquer Saya

The blade on this wakizashi is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to a bright chrome polish. A natural hamon runs along the cutting edge, the result of differential heat treatment that creates a visible transition line between the hardened edge and the softer spine. Full-tang construction means the steel extends the full length of the handle, giving the piece solid structural integrity. At 40.5 inches overall with a 1.26-inch blade width, the proportions follow classical wakizashi form. Browse the full T10 Wakizashi selection for similar blade builds.

The tsuka is wrapped in black ito cord using a traditional diamond-pattern bind over a white PU samegawa base layer. White diamond-shaped menuki are set along the wrap at even intervals, breaking the black field with sharp contrast. The result is a handle that reads as clean and deliberate rather than busy - the black and white pairing is one of the stronger visual choices in this build.

The tsuba is cast from gold-tone alloy and engraved with a phoenix in flight surrounded by stylized pine branches and rocky terrain. The circular frame uses a kamon-style mon at the center, and the overall carving depth gives the piece a three-dimensional quality. Gold fittings - fuchi and kashira - carry the same warm metallic tone throughout the koshirae assembly, keeping the hardware cohesive.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished with a premium natural lacquer in a black base with bold red splatter patterning across the entire surface. The effect is irregular and organic - no two areas repeat the same distribution of red. A black sageo cord is tied in a traditional knot at the kurikata, with a small gold-tone bead detail at the knot center adding a subtle accent against the dark cord. Explore the Black Wakizashi collection to see similar saya finishes.

Packaged at 42 x 4 x 4 inches, shipping weight 4 lb. Sword stand is not included. This piece suits collectors focused on koshirae detail and distinctive saya finishes within the wakizashi format.

Part of our Carbon Steel Wakizashi collection.