T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Bamboo Bronze Tsuba - Black & Gold Ito, Black Lacquer Saya

The blade on this katana is hand-forged from T10 carbon steel, ground and finished by hand to produce a refined, even edge along the full length of the nagasa. A visible hamon line runs the length of the blade - the natural result of differential heat treatment - giving the chrome-finished steel a layered depth that shifts with the light. At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, the proportions feel deliberate: enough length to command attention on a stand, balanced enough to handle comfortably.

The tsuka is built around a full tang core, covered in genuine black samegawa (ray skin) that provides grip texture beneath the wrapping. Over that, black-and-gold cotton ito is wound in a traditional diamond pattern, the two-tone color creating strong visual contrast against the dark base. Gold menuki accents are tucked beneath the ito at mid-grip, adding a fine detail that rewards a close look.

The tsuba is cast bronze in a bamboo theme - a round guard with a woven herringbone field interrupted by three raised gold spike forms radiating from the center. The aged bronze tone reads warm against the otherwise black koshirae, and the bamboo motif connects this piece to the broader tradition of nature-themed Japanese sword fittings. For collectors interested in this style, our Bamboo Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords collection gathers comparable pieces in one place.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep black lacquer that shows a smooth, even sheen across the surface. The black-and-gold sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a traditional style, its braided texture providing a tactile contrast to the lacquer finish. The overall color story - black saya, black-gold ito, bronze tsuba - holds together as a coherent koshirae without relying on excess ornamentation.

At 41 inches length, 1.259 inches width, and 0.275 inches blade thickness, this katana ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch package at 4 lbs. It is a well-proportioned T10 steel replica in full koshirae style, suited for display collections or as a reference piece for those drawn to Old Japanese Katana aesthetics. Note: sword stand is not included.