T10 Steel Katana with Real Hamon in Blue Lacquer Saya - Gold Tsuba, Black Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and runs full-tang through the entire handle. Clay tempering produces a genuine hamon - a natural temper line that travels the length of the blade in an irregular, wave-like pattern. The polished chrome finish highlights the contrast between the hardened edge and the softer spine, making the hamon immediately visible from any angle. This is not an etched or painted effect; it is the direct result of differential heat treatment applied by hand during the forging process.

The tsuka is built over a PU white samegawa foundation, which provides a textured, slightly raised surface across the handle core. Black cord ito is wrapped over this base in the traditional diamond-gap pattern, creating a series of uniform lozenges along the full grip length. The high-contrast pairing of ivory samegawa and black ito is one of the most recognizable handle combinations in Japanese sword tradition, and the execution here is consistent and tightly wound from kashira to tsuba.

The tsuba is finished in a warm gold tone and carries an ornate scroll motif across its face - a pattern of interlocking decorative relief that catches light from multiple angles. Positioned at the junction between blade and handle, it anchors the visual transition between the chrome nagasa and the black tsuka, while the gold accent complements the blue saya to complete a three-color composition. For collectors drawn to Bamboo Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords and related ornamental fittings, this ornate scroll design offers a similarly detailed alternative.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with premium natural lacquer in a deep blue. Across the surface, fine gold and silver speckles are embedded beneath the lacquer coat, producing a starfield effect that shifts subtly under direct light. The black sageo cord is secured at the kurigata with a traditional knot, and the overall saya finish is glossy and smooth. This is one of the more visually distinctive elements of the piece - the Blue Saya Katana category captures this aesthetic well, and this build sits comfortably within that tradition.

Overall length is 40.5 inches with a blade width of 1.26 inches and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches. The sword weighs 3.17 lb. Shipping weight is 4.4 lb with packaging dimensions of 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 inches. No sword stand or display holder is included.