Ornate Scroll Tsuba T10 Carbon Steel Katana, Real Hamon, Full Tang & Handcrafted

The 28.74-inch blade is ground from T10 carbon steel and hardened to 62 HRC, producing a hand-finished edge with a visible real hamon line that traces the full length of the chrome-polished nagasa. The hamon's natural wave pattern is a direct result of the differential heat treatment process, giving the blade a two-tone surface character that sets it apart from standard mono-steel finishes. At 1.259 inches wide and 0.275 inches thick at the spine, the geometry balances presence with clean taper toward the kissaki.;

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is built over a genuine black rayskin (samegawa) foundation - a traditional material prized for its grip texture and durability. Beige cotton ito is wrapped in a classic diamond-pattern braid over the samegawa, creating the visual contrast and tactile control associated with koshirae-style construction. The overall handle feel reflects the proportions of a full tang build spanning the complete length of the grip.

The tsuba is a round alloy piece finished in gold tone, cast with an ornate scroll relief across its face. Embossed dots and a central medallion design cover the surface, referencing classical Japanese decorative motifs. A matching menuki accent visible beneath the ito cord ties the fittings together in a cohesive gold-and-beige palette. If you want to explore more guards in this style, browse our Best Katana selection for comparable koshirae options.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a matte dark red lacquer with black mottled patterning across the surface - a visually striking effect that reads as aged or stone-textured under direct light. At 29.92 inches, it fully houses the blade with a snug koiguchi fit. A beige sageo cord is knotted at the mouth of the saya in a traditional multi-loop braid, adding functional elegance and completing the red-and-beige color story carried through every component. The Red Katana collection pairs naturally with this saya's deep crimson finish for display groupings.

Total assembled length is 40.55 inches with a weight of 2.8 lbs. Shipping weight is 3.3 lbs in a 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5-inch package. The koshirae-style fittings - beige ito, gold tsuba, dark red lacquer saya, and real hamon blade - form a coherent traditional presentation suited for collectors, display cases, or kata practitioners who value authentic component construction.

Part of our Display Katana collection.