T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Red Lacquer Hardwood Saya - Full Tang, Real Hamon, Black Cord Handle

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished to a bright chrome polish along its 28.74-inch nagasa. At 62 HRC hardness, the steel holds a refined edge while the hand-finished surface brings out a genuine hamon line - the visible temper boundary that has defined quality Japanese-style swordcraft for centuries. The full tang runs the complete length of the handle, keeping the assembly solid whether mounted on a stand or drawn for inspection.

The tsuka is built over real white rayskin (samegawa), whose naturally nodular texture provides grip beneath the wrapping and confirms the authenticity of the handle construction. Black cotton tsuka-ito is applied in the traditional diamond-pattern braid over the samegawa, securing the wrap tightly across the 10.62-inch handle length. Ivory-toned same nodes peek through each diamond gap, creating the classic black-and-white contrast seen on high-quality koshirae.

The alloy tsuba is cast in a bronze tone with an ornate scroll and samurai-theme relief pattern. Gold and silver gilding detail the raised areas, giving the guard a layered, handcrafted appearance. The ribbed habaki collar seats cleanly against the tsuba, and the overall fitting alignment is consistent with traditional koshirae assembly standards. If you enjoy exploring guard variations, browse the full range in our Skull Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords collection for bolder theme options.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished with a red lacquer coat that gives it a deep, vivid tone. Scattered black speckle spots across the surface add organic texture and prevent the finish from reading as flat - visible clearly in the product images. Natural horn fittings at the koiguchi (mouth) and kojiri (tip) reinforce the two most wear-prone points on the scabbard. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata, completing the traditional saya presentation. For more options in this finish family, the Red Hardwood Japanese Samurai Swords collection offers additional configurations.

Overall assembled length is 40.55 inches and the piece weighs 2.8 lb., with package dimensions of 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches for shipping. The proportions follow koshirae geometry - balanced between blade and handle - making this katana a strong centerpiece for a Japanese sword collection or a wall-mounted display.