T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Hamon, Lion Tsuba, Red Lightning Saya - Full Tang Collectible

The 28.74-inch blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished to 62 HRC hardness, delivering a clearly defined hamon line along the nagasa. The hand-finished edge runs the full length of the chrome-toned blade, and the full tang construction ensures the steel extends uninterrupted through the handle for solid structural integrity. Whether you are adding to a Curved Katana Sword collection or studying traditional geometry, the blade profile presents clean shinogi-ji lines from the yokote to the nakago.

The tsuka is built over a real rayskin (samegawa) foundation in black, then wrapped with black tsuka-ito cord in a traditional diamond pattern. White menuki accents are visible through the wrap, punctuating the 10.62-inch handle at regular intervals. The grip sits firm in hand, and the overall koshirae assembly - fuchi, kashira, and habaki - is finished consistently in toned metal to frame the blade cleanly.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Cast in gold-and-black alloy, it carries a detailed lion motif with raised gold figures set against a textured dark ground. The sculptural depth of the casting gives the guard a three-dimensional quality that reads clearly even at display distance. This style of thematic alloy tsuba sits within a broader family of Rose Gold Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords that prioritize decorative metalwork as a design anchor.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in a dark red base with black and gold lightning-vein patterning across the full 29.92-inch length. The matte lacquer finish keeps the surface texture visible rather than reflective, letting the crackle pattern carry the visual weight. A black sageo cord with a matching tassel is knotted at the kurikata, completing the high-contrast pairing between the dark handle and the red-veined scabbard.

At 40.55 inches overall and 2.8 lbs, this katana is proportioned for standard display mounts or horizontal rack presentation. The koshirae-style fittings, hamon blade, and lacquered saya make it a cohesive collector piece that balances traditional sword aesthetics with bold visual choices throughout.