T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba - Black Lacquer Saya, Black-Gold Ito Wrap

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and treated to produce a clearly visible hamon line - the wavy temper pattern that traces the edge from habaki to kissaki. At 40.55 inches overall and weighing 2.8 lbs, the chrome-finished nagasa carries a hand-finished edge and a geometry suited to display and appreciation. The full-tang construction anchors the blade securely through the entire handle assembly, adding structural confidence to the overall build.

The tsuka is wrapped in black tsuka-ito with gold diamond lacing over a white same-kawa base. The contrast between the black cord and gold accent creates a graphic, high-contrast grip pattern that carries through the koshirae. Paired with a matching black-and-gold sageo in an ornate braided knot, the handle and saya read as a coordinated set rather than assembled parts.

The tsuba is one of the most detailed elements of this piece - a carved white composition guard depicting a dragon in motion, with sinuous body detail and textured scale work. Gold-tone brass accents at the habaki and a pink oval seppa bridge the white tsuba to the black handle, adding warmth to an otherwise monochrome palette. Collectors drawn to Modern Samurai Sword designs will recognize the deliberate use of color contrast here as a hallmark of contemporary koshirae craftsmanship.

The saya is built from hardwood and finished with multiple coats of high-gloss black lacquer, achieving a mirror-like surface that reflects light cleanly. Real horn is used for the koiguchi (mouth fitting) and kojiri (tip cap), adding natural material contrast to the lacquered body. The pearl-dot rayskin panels visible on the saya surface provide additional texture without interrupting the overall black finish. For collectors exploring Black Rayskin Saya Katana options, this piece demonstrates how layered surface treatments can elevate a standard lacquer finish.

Overall dimensions: 40.55 inches length, 1.259 inches width, 0.275 inches height, 2.8 lbs. Shipping weight 3.3 lbs. Presented in koshirae style with matched fittings throughout - a cohesive black-and-gold collector piece built around a T10 carbon steel core.