What steel grades are available in the gold dragon katana collection?
Updated Feb 2026
Gold dragon katana in this collection are built from T10 carbon steel, Damascus steel, and 1045 carbon steel with full-tang construction across the range of gold and dragon-theme configurations. T10 clay-tempered gold katana pieces combine the premier hamon-bearing grade with gold blade treatment, creating pieces where the traditional clay tempering craft marker - the visible hamon temper line - appears alongside or beneath the gold surface. This combination of traditional construction and gold aesthetic creates particularly sophisticated pieces for collectors who appreciate both the craft heritage and the color presentation. Damascus steel gold blade katana feature fold-forged layered blade patterning with gold color treatment, where the Damascus surface texture creates a complex visual interaction with the warm metallic finish. 1045 carbon steel gold blade pieces with dragon-themed scabbard configurations - including bamboo-styled saya with dragon motifs - provide the accessible foundational tier with the dragon iconography as the primary design element. All pieces feature full-tang construction with mekugi retention pins and traditional handle assembly.