T10 Steel Tanto with Blue Dragon Lacquered Saya - Gold Tsuba, White Cord Handle, Real Hamon

The blade on this tanto is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay-tempered to produce a genuine hamon - the wavy temper line that runs the length of the edge and reflects the differential hardening process. The matte-finished nagasa measures 21.65 inches overall and carries a full tang construction for structural integrity throughout the handle. Explore more options in the T10 Steel Tanto collection.

The tsuka is wrapped in white cotton cord (tsuka-ito) over a genuine white rayskin (samegawa) base. The ito follows a traditional diamond pattern that exposes the samegawa nodes at regular intervals, giving the handle both texture and visual rhythm. The gold-tone fittings at the kashira cap the handle and tie visually into the tsuba below.

The tsuba is cast in gold-tone alloy with an openwork dragon design. The pierced carving creates negative space around the dragon figure, giving the guard an intricate, almost sculptural quality. The rounded form sits cleanly between the blade and handle without interrupting the sword's silhouette.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in a deep blue natural lacquer. A large gold dragon illustration covers the front face of the scabbard - rendered with scale detail, flame accents, and a dynamic curving posture that spans nearly the full length of the saya. A navy blue sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata. Browse the Dragon Theme Handle Tanto collection for related designs.

Overall dimensions: 21.65 in. length, 1.259 in. width, 0.275 in. height, weighing 1.54 lb. The blue-and-gold color pairing across the saya, tsuba, and kashira creates a cohesive visual identity that makes this tanto a strong centerpiece for any Japanese sword display.