T10 Clay Tempered Katana with Real Hamon - Red Tiger Saya in Black Cord Wrap Collectible Sword

This katana features a 28.74-inch T10 carbon steel blade that has been clay tempered to achieve a hardness of 62 HRC. The differential hardening process produces a genuine hamon line that traces the length of the edge, creating a visible boundary between the hardened cutting edge and the softer spine. Full tang construction extends through the entire handle, secured by a wooden mekugi pin for reliable structural integrity.

The 10.62-inch tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord using a traditional crosshatch pattern, with red PU samegawa panels visible beneath the wrapping. The contrast between the black ito and the red underlayer gives the handle a bold, layered appearance that complements the saya's color scheme. Real rayskin texture adds grip and visual depth under the cord.

A round alloy tsuba sits between blade and handle, finished in copper-gold tones with a detailed bamboo-leaf relief pattern. The guard pairs well with swords in the Copper Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords collection, where similar warm-toned fittings define the aesthetic. A gold-accented habaki collar seats the blade securely into the tsuba assembly.

The 29.92-inch hardwood saya is coated in a vivid red natural lacquer with a matte finish. Multiple hand-painted white tigers in various poses decorate the lower half of the scabbard, their detailed striping creating a dramatic contrast against the red ground. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, adding a functional accent that matches the handle wrapping. This bold red theme also appears across the Darkred Katana collection for those drawn to similar color palettes.

At 40.55 inches overall and weighing 2.8 lbs, this katana balances presence with manageable weight. The combination of clay tempered T10 steel, tiger-themed saya artwork, and copper-gold bamboo tsuba makes it a distinctive collectible piece suited for display or as part of a curated Japanese sword collection.