T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon, Gold Dragon Tsuba in Brown Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished with a clay-tempered process that creates a genuine hamon - the wavy temper line running along the edge. That visible boundary between the hardened cutting edge and the softer spine is not a polish effect or etching; it is a product of differential heat treatment that gives the steel its characteristic combination of edge retention and flex. The chrome-finished surface is hand-polished to reveal the hamon clearly against the steel. Browse our full T10 Carbon Steel Katana selection to compare hamon styles across the range.

The handle is built on a full-tang foundation with real white samegawa - genuine ray skin - wrapped beneath the ito. Black cord is woven in the traditional hineri-maki style, creating raised diamond-shaped gaps that expose the ivory-toned samegawa beneath. Two mekugi pins lock the tang firmly within the tsuka, keeping blade and handle aligned without play.

The tsuba is where this piece draws the most attention. Cast in a gold tone with open-work fretwork, the guard depicts a coiling dragon in high-relief sculptural detail - claws, scales, and curling tail worked into an ornate circular frame. A layered habaki collar in matching gold tone transitions cleanly from guard to blade, completing the koshirae-style fitting set. Collectors interested in this motif can explore the full Gold Dragon Tsuba Katana collection.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished with multiple coats of natural lacquer that build into a deep reddish-brown tone. The surface texture catches light differently across its length, revealing the wood grain beneath the lacquer layers. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata with a red gemstone accent set into the wrap - a detail that pulls the warm tones of the saya into the handle zone and ties the overall color palette together.

Total length comes in at 40.55 in with a blade width of 1.259 in and a weight of 2.8 lb. The koshirae-style fittings - dragon tsuba, samegawa handle, lacquered hardwood saya - present a cohesive traditional aesthetic suited for wall mounting, shelf display, or as a centerpiece in a Japanese sword collection.