T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragonfly Tsuba in Black-Gold Lacquer Saya and White Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered, producing a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line that runs the full length of the polished surface. The chrome finish on the nagasa catches light cleanly, and the full-tang construction runs from tip through handle, giving the piece solid structural integrity throughout.

The tsuka is wrapped in black-and-white tsuka-ito cord over a PU white samegawa base, creating a sharp two-tone contrast that reads clearly against the black handle body. Gold-tone alloy menuki are seated beneath the cord wrap, visible in the diamond gaps between each crossing - a detail that adds depth and traditional character to the handle construction.

The tsuba is the standout element of this koshirae set: a white alloy guard with an open circular frame shaped around a detailed dragonfly relief. In Japanese tradition, the dragonfly represents forward momentum and courage - it never flies backward. The white finish against the gold habaki and black handle creates one of the more striking color transitions in the piece.

The hardwood saya is finished in black lacquer with scattered gold flake throughout, giving it texture and visual interest without being overworked. A black-and-gold sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, tying the saya's color palette back to the handle fittings. For collectors drawn to contrasting finishes, this White Dragon Katana collection offers additional pieces built around similar light-on-dark aesthetics.

Overall length is 41 inches with a blade width of 1.259 inches and a total weight of 4 lbs. The piece ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 5 lbs. Sword stand is not included. This is a collectible replica piece built in the koshirae style, suited for display and handling.