T10 Carbon Steel Wakizashi with Real Hamon in Blue-White Lacquer Saya - Gold Dragon Tsuba

The 28.74-inch T10 carbon steel nagasa is the defining element of this wakizashi, heat-treated to 62 HRC for a refined, durable edge. A genuine hamon line traces the length of the blade, the result of differential hardening that produces the characteristic wavy temper pattern visible along the cutting edge. The chrome-finished blade surface highlights the hamon's contrast, making it a standout detail for collectors drawn to T10 Steel Wakizashi construction.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is built on a foundation of black real rayskin (samegawa), whose naturally pebbly texture provides grip beneath the wrapping. Dark blue ito is applied in the traditional diamond-pattern wrap, securing the samegawa and creating the characteristic lozenge windows that expose the rayskin beneath. The overall handle color scheme - dark blue cord against black rayskin - reads as controlled and refined against the polished blade.

The gold-tone alloy tsuba is cast with an open-work dragon motif, its carved relief showing considerable detail at the guard. The dragon design fills the circular plate with sweeping forms and textured scaling, while the shakujo collar and pommel cap (kashira) repeat the gold tone to unify the fittings across the full length of the handle assembly.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a matte blue-white lacquer that features a scattered floral pattern - small white blooms distributed across a deep blue ground. The effect is visually complex without being busy, and the matte surface keeps the finish from competing with the polished blade. A dark blue sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional arrangement, completing the Blue Wakizashi color story across handle, saya, and cord.

Overall length is 40.55 inches with a total weight of 4.4 lbs. Package dimensions are 33.4 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches and shipping weight is 3.3 lbs. The full koshirae construction - matched gold fittings, rayskin handle, lacquered hardwood saya - makes this wakizashi a well-composed replica suited to display or collection.