T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Hamon Blade in Teal Wrap - Dark Green Dragon Saya

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to reveal a genuine hamon - the visible temper line running along the edge is a direct result of differential heat treatment, not an etched pattern. The polished chrome surface catches light cleanly, and the blade geometry follows a traditional katana taper at 1.259 inches wide with a full-length profile of 40.55 inches overall. At 2.8 lb, the sword carries balanced weight suited to display or kata practice. For collectors drawn to Metal Katana built with verifiable steel specs, this piece delivers a measurable foundation.

The tsuka is constructed over a hardwood core and wrapped first in genuine white samegawa ray skin for grip texture, then bound in teal ito cord in the traditional diamond pattern. Gold-toned menuki ornaments are visible through the wrap, adding a metallic accent without interrupting the hand position. The color pairing of white samegawa and teal ito creates a clean, high-contrast look that reads well both up close and at display distance.

The tsuba is finished in a matte black iron tone and carries a crane motif - white-outlined crane figures are set against swirling cloud scroll engravings, with gold leaf-shaped accents breaking the field. A copper habaki sits between the tsuba and blade, providing a precise friction fit at the koiguchi. The fuchi follows the same dark-metal finish, maintaining visual continuity from guard to handle base.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and sealed in dark green natural lacquer. The surface carries a hand-applied design: peacock-feather eye patterns rendered in red, white, and teal run along the lower half of the scabbard, with what appears to be a larger decorative motif - possibly a phoenix or dragon figure - visible near the upper body in amber and red tones. Real horn is used for both the koiguchi mouth fitting and the kojiri end cap, ensuring the lacquer finish meets functional fittings rather than synthetic substitutes. A green sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata for a traditional carry tie. Collectors browsing the Green Handle Katana collection will find this piece sits at the detailed end of that aesthetic range.

Full koshirae construction means every fitting - tsuba, habaki, fuchi, kashira, koiguchi, and kojiri - is present and matched in finish. Packaged at 42.8 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches, shipping weight 3.3 lb. Sword stand not included.