T10 Carbon Steel Red Katana with Clay Tempered Blade - Black-White Cord Handle, Bronze Flower Tsuba

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and put through a clay-tempering process, which produces the real hamon visible along the edge. That wavy temper line is a direct result of differential hardening - the edge cools faster than the spine, creating distinct crystalline zones and the characteristic visual contrast that collectors look for. The full-tang construction runs the steel continuously through the handle, contributing to the overall structural integrity of the piece. At 40.55 inches overall and 1.259 inches wide at the base, the proportions follow classic katana geometry.

The tsuka is built over a PU white samegawa wrap, which gives the underlying surface a consistent pale texture before the cord goes on. Over that, black-and-white cotton cord is hand-applied in a traditional diamond wrap pattern - the alternating colors produce the high-contrast X geometry visible in the product images. The result is a grip that reads boldly from a distance while maintaining a refined look up close.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a circular form and finished in bronze tones. The face carries a detailed floral relief - layered petals and foliage fill the surface with organic depth. This flower-theme design ties the piece visually to classical Japanese decorative metalwork without overstating it. Copper fittings (fuchi and kashira) complete the handle assembly and echo the warm metal tones of the tsuba. For more pieces pairing this aesthetic, see our Red Carbon Katana collection.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a premium natural lacquer that delivers the deep, glossy red visible in the images. The color is consistent along the full length, with the lacquer adding both surface protection and visual weight to the scabbard. A white sageo cord is attached at the koiguchi, and black binding wraps the upper saya - the white-on-red contrast mirrors the handle's color logic and pulls the overall design together as a cohesive koshirae set.

At 2.8 lb and with a package length of 42.9 inches, this piece ships ready for wall mounting or display case placement. The koshirae-style fittings - bronze tsuba, red saya, black-white tsuka - make it a visually complete replica katana. Note: a sword stand is not included.