T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Clay Tempered Blade, Dragon Bronze Tsuba in Marble Black-White Saya
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- Blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered, producing a genuine hamon line along the edge - a visual record of the differential heat treatment that gives the steel its layered hardness.
- Full tang construction runs the length of the black cotton-cord tsuka, wrapped over real white samegawa (ray skin) for a secure, textured grip that holds through extended handling.
- Bronze tsuba features an intricately carved dragon motif with warm copper-tone relief detail - a sculptural guard that adds visual weight and cultural depth to the transition between blade and handle.
- Hardwood saya is finished in a striking marble-pattern lacquer, blending black and white swirling tones across the scabbard surface, secured with a brown-and-gold braided sageo.
- Overall length 40.55 in, blade width 1.259 in, weight 2.8 lb - proportions consistent with traditional katana geometry, suited for display or kata practice.
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Product Details
The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered - a process that applies a differential heat treatment along the edge and spine, resulting in a genuine hamon line that traces the boundary between hardened edge steel and the more resilient body of the blade. The high-polish finish brings out the steel's natural grain and amplifies the contrast of the hamon, making it a centerpiece of the sword's visual identity. Collectors and practitioners looking for authentic T10 craftsmanship will find the blade construction consistent with traditional Japanese forging principles. This piece is part of the Real Steel Katana collection.
The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord over a foundation of real white samegawa (ray skin). The ray skin's natural nodule texture provides the base layer of grip, while the cord wrap locks everything into a tight, diamond-pattern ito that resists slipping during handling. White menuki accents appear at regular intervals along the wrap, adding subtle metallic detail without disrupting the clean black-and-white geometry of the handle.
The tsuba is cast in bronze and carved with a dragon motif in warm copper-tone relief. The dragon's scales and form wrap around the guard with a level of sculptural detail that rewards close inspection - this is not a stamped or painted finish but a three-dimensional carving that catches light differently from every angle. The bronze color coordinates deliberately with the brown-and-gold sageo cord tied at the saya opening.
The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in a marble-style lacquer that blends black and white in swirling, organic patterns across the entire length of the scabbard. The effect is visually distinctive and unique to each piece given the nature of the lacquer application. A brown-and-gold braided sageo with tasseled ends is tied at the koiguchi, completing the color relationship between guard and scabbard. For more pieces in this aesthetic, browse the Marble Katana collection.
Overall length is 40.55 in, blade width 1.259 in, blade thickness 0.275 in, and total weight 2.8 lb. The full tang construction anchors the blade securely through the handle assembly. Note: sword stand or holder is not included with purchase.
- Blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered, producing a genuine hamon line along the edge - a visual record of the differential heat treatment that gives the steel its layered hardness.
- Full tang construction runs the length of the black cotton-cord tsuka, wrapped over real white samegawa (ray skin) for a secure, textured grip that holds through extended handling.
- Bronze tsuba features an intricately carved dragon motif with warm copper-tone relief detail - a sculptural guard that adds visual weight and cultural depth to the transition between blade and handle.
- Hardwood saya is finished in a striking marble-pattern lacquer, blending black and white swirling tones across the scabbard surface, secured with a brown-and-gold braided sageo.
- Overall length 40.55 in, blade width 1.259 in, weight 2.8 lb - proportions consistent with traditional katana geometry, suited for display or kata practice.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-G10881 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Marble |
| Primary Material | T10 Carbon Steel |
| Saya Color | Black-white |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Lacquer |
| Tsuka Color | Black |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Sageo Color | Brown-gold |
| Tsuba Color | Bronze |
| Tsuba Theme | Dragon |
| Nagasa Hamon | Yes |
| Style | Koshirae |
| Dimensions | 40.6 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches |
| Weight | 2.8 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
