T10 Carbon Steel Wakizashi in Black Hardwood Saya with Gold Dragon Tsuba - Brown Cord Handle

The blade on this wakizashi is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to a bright chrome polish, with a clearly defined hamon line tracing the length of the edge. The temper pattern adds depth and visual character to the flat, making it a strong centerpiece for any Black T10 Carbon Steel Wakizashi collection. At 30.3 inches overall and 2.1 lb, the proportions sit well within classic wakizashi range.

The handle construction follows a traditional koshirae style. White samegawa (ray skin) forms the base grip, wrapped tightly in brown ito cord in a standard diamond-lozenge pattern. Menuki accents are set beneath the wrap at regular intervals. The tsuka terminates at a gold-tone kashira that complements the overall warm hardware palette.

The tsuba is one of the most detailed elements of this piece - cast in an aged gold tone, it features a dragon in high relief wrapping around a hexagonal-patterned center opening. The contrast between the ornate gold tsuba and the dark lacquer finish of the saya creates a strong visual balance that reads well both mounted and displayed.

The saya is constructed from hardwood finished in a deep black lacquer with a subtle textured surface. A brown sageo cord is tied in a formal knot at the kurikata, echoing the handle wrap color and unifying the overall color scheme. The cord and lacquer show clean craft throughout.

This wakizashi ships at 3.3 lb in packaging measuring 33.4 x 3.9 x 3.14 inches. Sword stand not included. Suited for collectors seeking a well-appointed koshirae-style short sword with matching hardware and a clearly visible hamon.