T10 Carbon Steel Tanto with Red Lacquered Saya - Black-Red Handle, Geometric Alloy Tsuba

The blade is hand-forged from T10 carbon steel and put through a clay-tempering process that hardens the cutting edge while keeping the spine resilient. That differential heat treatment produces a genuine hamon - the soft, wavy temper line visible along the polished chrome-finish steel. Full-tang construction means the steel runs continuously from tip through handle, giving the 21.65-inch tanto solid weight distribution at 1.98 lb. If you're building a T10 Tanto collection, this blade's combination of material integrity and visible hamon detail sets a strong benchmark.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord ito over a PU red samegawa base, leaving evenly spaced diamond-shaped openings that reveal the red ray skin beneath. The alternating black and red pattern isn't purely decorative - the cord wrap keeps the grip stable and the samegawa layer adds texture under the hand. Black menuki accents are seated at the wrap intersections, adding subtle relief detail without interrupting the clean lines of the handle silhouette.

The tsuba is cast alloy in a black and gold finish, engraved with a dense honeycomb geometric pattern across its face. The circular form and low profile sit flush with the habaki, keeping the transition from blade to handle smooth. A black seppa on either side locks the guard firmly in place. The gold relief against the black base echoes the red and black of the tsuka without competing with it.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished with multiple coats of red lacquer, producing a deep, high-gloss surface that resists chipping and moisture. A black sageo cord is tied in a traditional knot at the kurigata, and a small red kojiri cap closes the tip of the scabbard. The red lacquer finish unifies the saya visually with the samegawa peeking through the tsuka wrap, making the assembled piece read as a coherent koshirae set. Browse the full Red Tanto selection for additional color-coordinated tanto options.

Specifications: overall length 21.65 in, blade width 1.26 in, weight 1.98 lb. Package dimensions 23 x 3 x 3 in, shipping weight 3 lb. The compact tanto format and coordinated red-and-black koshirae make this a strong centerpiece for a Japanese sword display or a focused collectible addition.