T10 Carbon Steel Wakizashi with Dragon Tsuba in Black Hardwood Lacquer Saya - Gold-Black Koshirae

The blade on this wakizashi is hand-forged from T10 carbon steel and finished with a pronounced hamon line that traces the tempered edge - a visual signature of single-edge Japanese construction. The polished chrome surface contrasts cleanly against the wavy temper line, making the 30.3-inch overall profile a standout piece on any display. For collectors exploring T10 Steel Wakizashi options, this build represents the steel's natural grain and character in an accessible short-sword format.

The tsuka is built on a full tang foundation, which runs the steel continuously through the handle core. Black PU samegawa wraps the grip base, and black cord ito is applied over it in a traditional diamond-lace pattern. Two brass menuki sit beneath the wrapping, adding subtle surface texture and an authentic koshirae detail at 2.1 lbs and a 1.26-inch width at the widest point.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece - a round alloy guard cast in gold and black with a dragon relief design. A coiled dragon fills the face of the guard in dark oxidized tones, while a gold oval accent at the center provides contrast. The gold habaki collar bridges the guard and blade with warm metallic continuity that ties the fittings together.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and coated in a matte black lacquer finish. The surface is textured with an embossed dragon-scale or floral relief pattern across the full length, giving it a dimensional, hand-finished appearance rather than a plain lacquer tube. A black sageo cord is attached at the kurigata for display or carrying. This piece sits within a wider range of Dragon Theme Wakizashi that share the same motif language.

At 30.3 inches overall with a shipping weight of 3.3 lbs, this wakizashi is packaged in a 33.4 x 3.9 x 3.14-inch box. The gold-black dragon koshirae set against an all-black saya and tsuka makes it a cohesive collector piece suited to wall display, shelf presentation, or as part of a daisho pairing. Sword stand is not included.