T10 Carbon Steel Wakizashi with Dragon Tsuba in Black & Gold - Hamon Blade

The blade on this wakizashi is forged from T10 carbon steel and hand-finished to reveal a natural hamon line running the length of the edge. At 30.3 inches overall with a blade width of 1.26 inches and spine thickness of 0.27 inches, the proportions sit firmly in traditional wakizashi territory. The steel takes a bright chrome polish on the flat while the hamon zone shows the characteristic misty contrast that defines quality T10 work. Dragon engraving etched into the blade flat carries the koshirae's central motif directly onto the steel itself.

The full tang construction runs from tip through the entire tsuka core, secured within the handle assembly for a combined package weight of 2.1 lbs. This structural approach distributes mass evenly and gives the sword its confident handling feel. The tsuka is wrapped in black silk ito in the classic diamond pattern, laid over white same (rayskin) that shows through the gaps. Gold-tone menuki accent pieces are set beneath the ito at traditional positions, catching light against the dark cord.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this piece. Cast in copper with a gold-tone finish, it features a deeply sculpted dragon in raised relief - the creature coils around the guard's face with scales and claws rendered in fine detail. The openwork lattice on the body of the tsuba adds depth and keeps the guard from reading as heavy. Paired with matching gold-tone habaki and fuchi, the fittings maintain a unified warm-metal tone throughout. Explore more options in our T10 Steel Wakizashi collection.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished in deep black lacquer, polished to a high gloss that reflects the blade when sheathed. Real horn is fitted at the koiguchi (mouth of the scabbard) and kojiri (end cap), adding material contrast and a traditional finishing touch. The black sageo cord is tied in a formal knot at the kurikata and terminates in a braided tassel - the cord color coordinates with the ito for a consistent black-and-gold aesthetic across the full assembly.

This wakizashi presents as a complete koshirae in the classic black-and-gold pairing, assembled from matched components that read as a unified piece rather than a catalog of parts. At 2.1 lbs and 30.3 inches it sits at a manageable display size while carrying enough visual weight to anchor a collection shelf or stand. Browse the full range in our Real Wakizashi collection to compare koshirae styles and steel options.