T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba in Black Lacquer Saya - Gold & Black Collectible

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to reveal a natural hamon line running the length of the fuller. A dragon engraving is etched directly into the blade, adding a layered visual detail that complements the chrome polish. The full tang runs continuously through the handle, contributing to the sword's solid feel at 2.8 lbs across its 40.55-inch overall length.

The tsuka is wrapped in black-and-white cotton ito using a traditional diamond-pattern over white samegawa ray skin. Gold menuki ornaments are positioned beneath the wrap and visible through the open pockets, tying the handle's color palette to the gold fittings found throughout the koshirae.

The tsuba is the defining visual centerpiece of this piece - a gold-and-black dragon-themed guard with a sculpted dragon in raised relief against a darkened background. The rounded, lobed silhouette follows classical Japanese guard proportions while the gilded dragon carving gives it an unmistakably bold character. For collectors interested in other dragon-themed guard designs, browse our Red Dragon Katana Sword collection.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep black lacquer coat that produces a smooth, reflective surface. Real horn fittings - koiguchi at the mouth and kojiri at the tip - provide structural reinforcement at the two points of highest contact wear. A black-and-white braided sageo cord wraps the saya with decorative knotwork and finishes with tassel ends that echo the tsuka's two-tone color scheme.

This katana presents a cohesive black, white, and gold koshirae built around the dragon theme across both tsuba and blade engraving. It is suited for display, collection, or as a study piece for those interested in traditional Japanese sword fittings and construction. Note: sword stand is not included.