T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Tsuba - Green Cord Handle, Teal Lacquer Saya

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and clay-tempered to produce a genuine hamon line - the undulating temper boundary visible along the polished, chrome-finish nagasa is a direct result of differential heat treatment rather than cosmetic grinding. A hand-carved dragon engraving runs along the flat of the blade, adding a secondary layer of visual detail that rewards close inspection. For collectors interested in Sharpened Katana, the hand-finished edge on this piece reflects the same standard of blade work found across the category.

The tsuka is built on a full tang core, with genuine white samegawa (ray skin) beneath a green cord ito wrap in the traditional diamond-pattern koshirae style. The wrap is firm and even, with white menuki accents visible between the crossings. The construction follows classical Japanese handle assembly, making the grip both visually correct and structurally sound.

The gold-tone tsuba is cast in copper and features a high-relief dragon motif sculpted across both faces - the same dragon theme echoed in the blade engraving. The habaki and fuchi fittings carry a matching gold tone, giving the transition between blade and handle a cohesive, finished appearance.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in teal lacquer with a multi-tone speckled surface that shifts between teal and gold depending on the light. A black sageo cord with a red gemstone accent bead is tied at the kurigata, providing both functional retention and a decorative contrast against the teal ground. This piece is part of our Handmade Japanese Katana collection, each built with the same attention to koshirae detail.

Overall length is 40.5 in, blade width 1.26 in, blade spine thickness 0.275 in, and assembled weight 3.17 lb. The sword arrives packaged in a 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 in box - suitable for gift presentation or direct display. Note: sword stand is not included.