T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Clay Tempered Blade - Gold Dragon Tsuba, Dark Blue Hardwood Saya

The blade of this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered, a process that produces a genuine hamon running along the edge - the visible temper line that signals differential hardness between the hard edge and the resilient spine. At 28.74 inches and hardened to 62 HRC, the blade carries a chrome-finished surface that catches light against the flowing hamon pattern. The full tang construction runs the entire length of the handle for structural integrity throughout.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is built with a foundation of real white rayskin (samegawa) - the naturally nodular surface providing tactile grip before the black cotton cord ito is applied in the traditional diamond-pattern wrap. White menuki accent points emerge through the wrap at regular intervals, adding visual rhythm to the handle's length. The black tsuka-ito and black kashira cap maintain a cohesive dark contrast against the gold fittings.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a gold tone and carved with a dragon motif in high relief - scaled detailing wraps the circular guard's face with precise depth. The dragon theme is a classic choice in Japanese sword furniture, and here the gold color coordinates directly with the kashira at the pommel end. If you enjoy exploring dragon and gold koshirae combinations, the Gold T10 katana collection offers additional configurations in this aesthetic direction.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a matte dark blue lacquer - a deep navy tone that reads almost black in low light but reveals its blue character in direct lighting. At 29.92 inches it fits the blade with a snug koiguchi fit. The black sageo cord is knotted in a structured wrap around the saya, with a red gemstone ornament set at the cord junction - a detail clearly visible in the product image that adds a warm accent against the cool blue lacquer. Collectors drawn to this color combination can find more options in the Blue Saya Katana collection.

Overall assembled length is 40.55 inches with a blade width of 1.259 inches and spine thickness of 0.275 inches. Shipping weight is 3.3 lbs. The koshirae-style mounting, clay tempered blade with real hamon, and hand-finished fittings make this a considered piece for collectors who value traditional construction details in a full katana assembly.