T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba, Hamon Blade & Black Lacquer Saya - Beige Sageo

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to produce a distinct hamon running the length of the cutting edge. A hand-engraved wave motif runs along the flat of the blade, adding visual texture that sets this piece apart from standard production katana. The polished finish on the chrome-toned nagasa highlights the hamon contrast clearly, making it a strong focal point for collectors drawn to traditional sword aesthetics. Explore more steel options in our Iron Katana collection.

The tsuka is assembled in koshirae style over genuine white samegawa ray skin, then wrapped with black cord in a traditional diagonal pattern. White menuki accents are visible through the wrap, providing small decorative anchors that follow historical handle construction. The grip measures proportionally to the 41-inch overall length, balancing the 3-lb weight across a full-tang build.

The copper tsuba is the most visually commanding fittings piece on this sword. A dragon is rendered in relief across the face, with gold and silver gilding applied to the raised details against a black ground. The black-gold color palette of the tsuba ties directly to both the black saya and the gold accents at the koiguchi, creating a cohesive fittings set.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with a premium natural lacquer that dries to a textured, deeply black surface with visible grain-like patterning throughout. A beige sageo cord is secured at the kurigata and tied in a multi-loop braided knot - visible in detail in the product images - adding a warm neutral tone that offsets the dark lacquer cleanly. For collectors focused on distinctive scabbard aesthetics, the Gold Scabbard Japanese Samurai Swords collection offers complementary styles worth comparing.

Overall dimensions: 41 in length, 1.259 in blade width, 0.275 in spine thickness, 3 lb weight. Ships in a 43 x 4 x 4 in package at 4 lb. Sword stand not included. This katana is intended as a collectible and display piece for enthusiasts of Japanese sword craftsmanship.