T10 Carbon Steel Tanto with Real Hamon - Gold Tsuka, Geometric Gold Tsuba, Black-Gold Lacquer Saya

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and ground by hand to a precision-finished edge, with a genuine hamon visible along its length - the boundary line produced by differential heat treatment that has defined quality Japanese swordsmithing for centuries. A dragon engraving runs down the flat of the chrome-toned nagasa, adding a layer of decorative character without interrupting the clean geometry of the blade profile. Collectors interested in other T10 tanto options can explore the Natural-wood T10 Carbon Steel Tanto collection.

The tsuka is built over a full-tang core and wrapped first in genuine white samegawa - real ray skin that provides a textured foundation - then bound in gold cord using the traditional diamond-pattern tsuka-maki. The wrap is tight and even throughout, with white same peeking through each open diamond in the pattern. A gold kashira caps the pommel end, tying the handle's warm tones together.

The tsuba is cast in copper and finished in gold tone, with an open geometric cell pattern across its face that echoes the irregular hexagonal forms found in classical Japanese metalwork. A layered rectangular base with black-stripe detailing gives the guard visual depth and a clean transition between blade and handle. The overall koshirae assembly has strong visual cohesion - gold metal, gold cord, and a single unifying warm palette.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished with natural lacquer in deep black, with hand-painted gold chrysanthemum motifs distributed across its surface. Real horn is fitted at the koiguchi and kojiri, reinforcing the two points that take the most wear during drawing and storage. A light green sageo is laced through the kurikata in a formal knot, with green-and-cream tassels hanging at the midpoint - a color contrast that makes the saya stand out against the dark lacquer ground.

At 21.65 inches overall, 1.259 inches in blade width, and 1.54 lb, this tanto sits in the traditional short-sword proportion range. The complete koshirae assembly - hamon blade, geometric gold tsuba, chrysanthemum saya, and green sageo - makes it a cohesive display piece for collectors focused on classical Japanese sword furniture. For additional hand-ground tanto options, the Hand Grinding Tanto collection offers comparable craftsmanship across different styles.