T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba - Clay Tempered Full Tang Sword in Black Engraved Saya

The blade of this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to achieve a hardness of 62 HRC. This traditional heat treatment creates a genuine hamon line visible along the 28.74-inch cutting edge - a natural boundary between the hardened edge and the softer spine. The full tang construction runs the entire length of the handle, providing structural integrity throughout. Each blade is hand-finished to a refined edge, and the steel carries a subtle chrome tone that catches light along its curvature.

The 10.62-inch tsuka is built over a traditional wooden core and wrapped in black cotton cord using a crisscross pattern over real white samegawa (rayskin). The contrast between the bright white rayskin diamonds and the dark cord creates a classic monochrome look. The wrap provides both visual texture and a firm, non-slip hold.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a gold-tone alloy tsuba with an intricate openwork dragon motif. The three-dimensional dragon design is rendered in relief, with detailed scales and flowing movement captured in the round guard shape. This piece connects the katana to a long tradition of mythological imagery in Japanese sword fittings. Those drawn to dragon-themed swords can explore the full Dragon Samurai Katana collection for more variations on this motif.

The saya is crafted from black hardwood measuring 29.92 inches, featuring engraved surface patterns that add visual depth and texture to the glossy black finish. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, keeping with the all-black palette. The overall effect is sleek and understated, allowing the gold-tone fittings and white samegawa to stand out as accent points.

This katana measures 40.55 inches in overall length and weighs 4.4 lbs, putting it squarely in the proportions of a traditional tachi-length sword. From the clay tempered T10 blade to the dragon tsuba and engraved saya, every component is handcrafted. It works equally well mounted on a display stand or held in hand as a collector's piece. Please note that the sword stand is not included.