T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Real Hamon - Teal Ito, Lightning Saya, Bronze Crane Tsuba

The blade is forged from T10 high-carbon steel and hand-finished to reveal a genuine hamon - the natural transition line between hardened edge and softer spine that defines authentic Japanese sword craft. A wave engraving runs along the flat of the blade, adding visual texture to the polished chrome surface. At 40.5 inches overall and 1.26 inches at the widest point, the geometry follows traditional katana proportions. For collectors interested in exploring the full range of T10 steel options, the Gold Blade T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection offers additional variations.

The tsuka is built over a full-tang core and wrapped in real white samegawa (rayskin), which provides both grip texture and a clean ivory base layer. Teal silk ito is wound in a classic diamond pattern over the samegawa, exposing the rayskin nodes at each gap. The teal-and-white contrast carries a crisp, deliberate visual rhythm from habaki to kashira, with copper fittings tying the metal tones together across the handle assembly.

The bronze tsuba is cast in a crane theme - a motif long associated with longevity and elegance in Japanese iconography. Gold and silver gilding is applied to accent the design, giving the guard depth and a refined finish that reads distinctly against the copper habaki and fuchi. The square profile is proportional to the blade width without overwhelming the handle transition.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and sealed with premium natural lacquer in a multi-colored lightning pattern - layers of teal, gold, blue, and white interact across the surface in an asymmetric design that gives each piece a unique appearance. A teal-and-cream braided sageo is knotted at the kurikata, and real horn koiguchi and kojiri caps reinforce the mouth and tip of the scabbard for long-term structural integrity. If the teal colorway appeals to you, the Green Handle Katana collection features additional pieces in this palette.

At 2.88 lb, the sword sits within a manageable weight range for extended display handling. Packaged in a 42 x 4 x 4 inch box at 4 lb shipping weight - the sword stand is not included. This katana brings together hand-finished steel, traditional wrapping craft, bronze guard artistry, and a lacquered saya into a single cohesive piece suited for serious collectors and enthusiasts alike.