T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon, Black-Red Flame Saya & Dragon Tsuba

The blade of this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered, a process that creates the distinctive hamon - the undulating temper line visible along the edge. The differential hardening produces a harder edge zone and a more resilient spine, and the steel's inherent carbon content supports strong edge retention. Flame engravings are carved into the flat of the blade, running from the base toward the tip and echoing the fire motif carried through the rest of the koshirae. This is a full-tang construction, meaning the steel extends the full length through the handle for structural integrity.

The tsuka is built over a hardwood core and wrapped with real white samegawa - authentic stingray skin whose raised nodes create a naturally textured surface beneath the cord. The ito is wound in black-and-red cord in the traditional diamond-pattern wrap, keeping the braid tight and the menuki seated correctly. The result is a handle that reads visually bold and is structured correctly for a collectible of this style.

The tsuba is one of the most detailed elements of this piece. Cast in a lobed, flower-shaped silhouette, it features a brown base with gold raised dragon relief work across its surface and a copper-toned seppa at center. The brown-and-gold color palette bridges the dark tones of the handle and the warmer metal fittings, giving the guard a refined, antique character. For collectors interested in dragon-themed fittings, this tsuba is a highlight worth examining closely.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with premium natural lacquer in black, with vivid red flame patterns applied along its length - a hand-applied decorative treatment that mirrors the blade engravings and creates a cohesive visual narrative across the entire piece. The black-and-red sageo cord is secured at the kurigata and hangs in a matching twisted braid. Explore our Red Samurai Katana collection for more pieces built around this bold color pairing.

Total length is 40.5 in, blade width 1.26 in, blade thickness 0.275 in, and overall weight is 2.91 lb. The package dimensions are 42 x 4 x 4 in with a shipping weight of 4 lb. This koshirae-style katana is built for collectors and enthusiasts who want a complete, visually unified piece with genuine material choices - real samegawa, lacquered hardwood saya, and a clay-tempered blade with a traceable hamon. If you are exploring the broader category, our Metal Katana collection covers a range of steel-bladed options at different price points.