T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba, Brown Ito & Black Lacquer Saya - Hamon Blade

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay tempered to produce a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line visible along the edge that reflects the differential hardening between the cutting edge and the spine. The resulting blade combines edge resilience with a polished, chrome-toned finish that highlights the hamon's fluid pattern. Full tang construction runs the steel continuously through the handle for structural integrity across the entire piece.

The tsuka is built over a white samegawa foundation - genuine ray skin whose raised nodules provide tactile grip beneath the wrapping. Brown PU leather ito is wound in the traditional diagonal pattern, exposing the samegawa diamonds at regular intervals. The wrap is secured at both ends and sits flush against a pair of menuki accents visible through the ito. Overall handle length contributes to the sword's 41-inch overall length, with the complete piece weighing 3 pounds.

The tsuba is a standout element of this Japanese Katana Sword - cast from iron and hand-carved with a dragon theme rendered in deep relief against a matte black ground. Brass seppa sit on each face of the tsuba, adding a warm metallic transition between the guard and the habaki. The dragon motif is detailed with scale texture and flowing form, giving the guard genuine artistic character beyond its functional role.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a smooth black lacquer that reflects light cleanly along its length. Real horn koiguchi and kojiri cap the mouth and tip respectively, materials that resist wear at the two highest-contact points of the scabbard. A brown braided sageo cord is attached and knotted at the kurikata in a structured knot, echoing the earth-tone palette of the tsuka wrap. The orange-accented koiguchi collar adds a precise pop of contrast at the draw point.

This katana presents a cohesive koshirae in brown, black, and brass - a combination suited equally to display and to appreciating traditional construction. At 41 inches overall with a 1.259-inch blade width and 0.275-inch spine, the proportions follow classical katana geometry. Packaged at 4 pounds shipping weight in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch box. Sword stand not included. For more pieces in this tradition, browse our Ceremonial Sword collection.