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 Red T10 Carbon Steel 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 Multi-colored 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.