T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon - Black Dragon Saya in Blue & Gold Lacquer
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- Blade forged from T10 carbon steel, clay tempered and hand-finished to produce a genuine hamon - the wavy temper line visible along the edge is a direct result of the differential hardening process.
- Full-tang construction runs the steel continuously through the handle, contributing to overall balance across the 41-inch total length and a solid 4 lb assembled weight.
- Saya is built from hardwood and finished in a multi-layer lacquer with blue and gold dragon relief detailing - the raised sculptural elements catch light differently at every angle.
- Tsuka is wrapped in black cord over a white PU samegawa underlayer, following the traditional diamond-pattern hishigami method; black iron fittings and a round plain iron tsuba complete the handle assembly.
- Gray sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional style, coordinating with the black tsuka wrap while providing a neutral contrast to the iridescent blue-gold saya finish.
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Product Details
The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel, a high-carbon tool steel valued for its hardness and edge retention. A clay tempering process is applied before the final quench, producing a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line that runs along the length of the polished chrome-finished blade. The resulting differential hardness gives the edge firm rigidity while leaving the spine with more flexibility, a structural balance consistent with traditional Japanese sword construction. The full-tang build extends the steel uninterrupted into the handle core.
The tsuka is assembled over the exposed tang with a white PU samegawa underlayer that provides grip texture before the black cord wrap is applied. The wrapping follows a traditional diamond-pattern layout, with white menuki ornaments visible through the gaps in the binding. Black iron fittings - including the fuchi at the blade collar and the kashira cap - keep the handle components seated firmly. The overall tsuka length works with the 41-inch total sword length to position the hands correctly relative to the blade's curve.
The tsuba is a round plain iron guard finished in black with gold accent detailing at the rim. Its circular profile and restrained surface treatment balance the more ornate visual weight of the saya below it, keeping the transition between handle and blade visually clean. A gold-toned habaki blade collar seats snugly against the tsuba face.
The saya is the most visually striking component of this piece. Built from hardwood and coated in a deep black lacquer base, it carries raised blue and gold dragon relief sculpting across its full length - the blue elements have an iridescent, crystalline quality that shifts under different lighting. A gray sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata fitting, offering a neutral tone that keeps the bolder saya colors as the focal point. For collectors interested in other T10 pieces, the Gold T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection offers additional options in this steel category.
Total length is 41 inches with a blade width of 1.259 inches and spine thickness of 0.275 inches. Assembled weight is 4 lb. The sword ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at a shipping weight of 3 lb. No sword stand or display holder is included. For a broader look at traditionally styled pieces, the Traditional Samurai Sword collection provides useful context for where this katana sits within classic koshirae style.
- Blade forged from T10 carbon steel, clay tempered and hand-finished to produce a genuine hamon - the wavy temper line visible along the edge is a direct result of the differential hardening process.
- Full-tang construction runs the steel continuously through the handle, contributing to overall balance across the 41-inch total length and a solid 4 lb assembled weight.
- Saya is built from hardwood and finished in a multi-layer lacquer with blue and gold dragon relief detailing - the raised sculptural elements catch light differently at every angle.
- Tsuka is wrapped in black cord over a white PU samegawa underlayer, following the traditional diamond-pattern hishigami method; black iron fittings and a round plain iron tsuba complete the handle assembly.
- Gray sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional style, coordinating with the black tsuka wrap while providing a neutral contrast to the iridescent blue-gold saya finish.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-G10166 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Marble |
| Primary Material | T10 Carbon Steel |
| Saya Color | Black-gold |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Lacquer |
| Saya Theme | Dragon |
| Tsuka Color | Black |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Sageo Color | Gray |
| Tsuba Color | Black-gold |
| Tsuba Theme | Round Plain |
| Nagasa Hamon | Yes |
| Style | Koshirae |
| Dimensions | 41 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches |
| Weight | 4.0 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 43 x 4 x 4 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 3.0 Pounds |
