T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Bamboo Iron Tsuba - Black Lacquer Saya, Black-White Ito

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and ground to a full-tang profile spanning the entire length of the handle. A real hamon runs along the edge, appearing as a flowing mist-like boundary between the hardened edge and the body of the steel - visible in both direct and angled light. The chrome-polished surface reflects cleanly, allowing the hamon's natural contours to stand out without distraction. At 41 inches overall and 3 lb, the blade geometry follows classic katana proportions suited for koshirae-style display.

The tsuka is built over the full tang with a foundation of genuine white samegawa, the ray skin's raised nodes locked under tightly executed black-and-white ito wrapping. The alternating braid creates a diamond pattern across the grip length, with a gold-toned menuki seated within the wrap on each side - visible in the detail images as a small ornamental accent that breaks the geometric regularity of the cord work.

The tsuba is one of the most visually defined elements of this piece. Cast from iron and finished in black with gold relief, it carries an openwork bamboo theme - the cutouts follow stylized bamboo stalk forms, referencing a motif long associated with endurance in Japanese decorative arts. If you're building a collection around this aesthetic, the Bamboo Tsuba Katana collection offers additional options in the same design direction.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished with a glossy black natural lacquer coat that seals the surface and gives the scabbard a deep, even sheen. A black-and-white braided sageo is tied at the kurigata, echoing the ito color combination and pulling the handle and saya into a unified visual set. The lacquer finish and sageo together complete the koshirae presentation without breaking the monochrome-and-gold palette established by the tsuba and menuki.

This katana measures 41 inches in total length with a blade width of 1.259 inches and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches, shipping at 4 lb in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch package. Designed for collectors who want a piece with authentic hamon character, a cohesive black-gold-white color scheme, and a bamboo-themed guard that carries real craft detail. Sword stand not included. For more options in this aesthetic, browse the Black Ninja Katana collection.