T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Red Lacquer Saya - Gold Maple Leaf Design

The blade of this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel, a high-carbon grade prized for its edge retention and structural integrity. The hand-finishing process brings out a natural brightness along the flat, while the real hamon line - visible along the entire length - marks the boundary between the harder edge and the softer spine. At 40.55 inches overall with a blade width of 1.259 inches, the geometry follows classical katana proportions, and the full-tang construction runs uninterrupted from tip to pommel.

The tsuka is wrapped in genuine white samegawa (ray skin) as the foundation layer, over which black cotton ito is hand-applied in the traditional diamond (hishi) pattern. The wrap is firm and even, with consistent spacing across all 10mm-wide cord passes. The handle terminates with a gold-tone fuchi and kashira that carry fine linear engraving, tying the metalwork palette together.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of the fittings - a gold-tone piece cast in a cloud motif, with deeply modeled negative space and surface relief that reads clearly from any angle. A textured gold habaki sits immediately below, bridging blade and guard with a warm metallic accent that contrasts sharply against the polished chrome of the nagasa.

The saya is the defining statement of this piece. Built from hardwood and finished in a high-gloss piano lacquer, the base coat is a vivid, saturated red that holds depth under light. Over this ground, a hand-painted pattern of golden maple leaves - rendered with white vein detail and naturalistic shading - runs nearly the full length of the scabbard. The black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata, which is accented in red lacquer to match the saya body. Explore more pieces in this style through our Darkred Scabbard Japanese Samurai Swords collection.

At 2.8 lbs and 40.55 inches end to end, this katana is sized and weighted for confident display presentation. The full koshirae package - saya, tsuka, tsuba, sageo, and all fittings - is assembled as a cohesive set. For additional options in this tier, browse our Featured Samurai Swords selection. Note: sword stand is not included.