T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Hamon Blade - Black & Gold Dragon Tsuba, Lacquered Wood Saya

The blade is forged from T10 carbon steel and shaped into a full tang katana featuring a prominent hamon line along its length. The surface carries a raging fire style finish - a hand-finished pattern that gives the steel a dynamic, textured appearance distinct from a plain polished blade. At 40.55 inches overall and weighing 2.8 lb, the proportions follow traditional katana geometry with a blade width of 1.259 inches and spine thickness of 0.275 inches.

The tsuka is built over a hardwood core wrapped first in real white samegawa - genuine ray skin that provides natural texture and grip - then bound tightly in black cord using the traditional diamond-pattern (hishi-gumi) wrap. White menuki accents are visible beneath the wrapping at intervals, adding detail beneath the cord. The result is a handle that reads clean in black and white at a glance while rewarding closer inspection.

The tsuba is one of the most visually striking elements of this katana. Cast in gold-toned metal, it features a fully sculpted dragon motif in relief - coiling forms, scaled texture, and expressive detail fill the guard's face. A rectangular gold habaki sits between the tsuba and blade collar, completing the transition from fittings to steel with a structured, refined finish.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in a premium natural lacquer that reads as deep black scattered with fine gold fleck detailing across its full length. This gives the scabbard a night-sky quality - understated from a distance, richly detailed up close. The black-and-yellow sageo cord is braided in a bold pattern that ties visually back to both the handle wrap and the gold accents throughout. Explore our Natural Wood Japanese Samurai Swords collection for more lacquered hardwood saya options in a similar style.

The overall color palette - matte black, warm gold, chrome steel, and white samegawa - is consistent across every component, giving this katana a cohesive, considered aesthetic. At 2.8 lb and packaged at 42.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches, it ships ready for display or addition to a serious sword collection.