T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragonfly Tsuba - Black Cord Handle & Lacquered Hardwood Saya

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to a bright chrome polish, with a natural hamon line running the length of the edge. That wavy temper pattern is the result of the differential hardening process applied during production, and it gives the flat a visual depth that catches light differently depending on the angle. The full tang construction runs the entire length of the tsuka, locking blade and handle into a single rigid unit. Total blade length sits within a 41-inch overall package, and the sword weighs in at 3 lbs.

The tsuka is wrapped in PU black samegawa as the base layer, then bound over with black cord in a traditional tsukamaki diamond pattern. The wrap is tight and even, with small black menuki accents visible under the cord on each side of the handle. The all-black handle construction keeps the visual focus clean and consistent from pommel to guard, while still delivering a firm, textured grip.

The tsuba is the standout detail on this build. Cast in a silver tone with an openwork design, it features a dragonfly motif with fine relief work across the surface. In Japanese tradition, the dragonfly symbolizes adaptability and forward momentum - it never flies backward - making it a meaningful choice for this piece. The guard sits between a copper habaki collar and a matching copper fuchi, adding warm metallic contrast against the silver tsuba and black tsuka. If you appreciate Replica Katana with symbolic hardware themes, this tsuba design stands out in the category.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep matte black lacquer. The surface has a smooth, even sheen without gloss, keeping the scabbard understated against the chrome blade. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata in a traditional knot, with the cord ends hanging cleanly alongside the saya. The black lacquer finish on this piece is consistent with other pieces in the Black Leather Katana family if you are building a monochrome display set.

At 41 inches overall and 3 lbs, this katana is proportioned for shelf or wall display and koshirae study. The all-black koshirae with silver dragonfly tsuba and chrome blade creates a high-contrast presentation that photographs well and reads as cohesive from any viewing angle. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4 inch box with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. Sword stand is not included.