T10 Clay Tempered Katana – Black Iron Wheel Tsuba

T10 Katana with a Black Iron Wheel Tsuba Can a katana look this bold and still cut? That is the first question people ask when they see the black and gold. The answer is yes. When we forge this T10 clay tempered katana, we start with the blade, not the looks. T10 tool steel. Clay tempered. Full tang. The hamon is real. Then we dress it: black iron wheel tsuba, tiger-stripe tsuka, gold saya. Looks never replace steel. Here, you get both. Why This One Stands Out T10 tool steel, about 1.0% carbon. Hand forged, clay tempered. The edge holds through real cutting. We quench every blade ourselves. Natural hamon, not etched. The wavy line runs the full blade and into the kissaki. The hamon will not dissapear — it is in the steel, not on it. Black iron wheel tsuba. Open-work spokes with a gold hub in the center. You see thru the open-work when you turn it. The most recognizable fitting we make. Tiger-stripe tsuka. Black and gold cord in a diamond pattern over large-grain rayskin. The tiger ito look aggressive in hand. Black and gold together, very powerful looking. Gold saya, hand flecked. Gold lacquer with hand-applied flecks. No two match. The copper kojiri carries a cloud carving. Full tang, one piece. Tip to pommel, no joints. Built for tameshigiri, not just display. Specifications Blade steel: T10 high-carbon tool steel, hand forged Temper: clay tempered, genuine natural hamon Edge hardness: 55–60 HRC Tang: full tang — one continuous piece Habaki: copper with gold finish, carved pattern Tsuba: black iron wheel tsuba, open-work, gold center hub Kashira: black iron, carved Tsuka: large-grain rayskin, black-and-gold tiger-stripe ito Saya: gold lacquer with gold flecks, beige sageo, copper kojiri Blade length (nagasa): 28.6′ Tsuka length: 10.3′ Options: sharpened or unsharpened; cotton sword bag; engraving on request NOTE: Oil the blade monthly. Wipe fingerprints the same day. Finaly, store it dry — moisture is the enemy. Custom Options Choose sharpened or unsharpened at checkout. Add a cotton sword bag. Engraving on request — email us first. If you like bold style, this T10 clay tempered katana is made for you. We can also change the sageo color. Just tell us. FAQ Q: Is the hamon real or etched? A: Real. Clay on the spine, bare edge, water quench. Differential hardening, not surface decoration. No acid, no paint. Q: Is the wheel tsuba strong enough for cutting? A: Yes. Solid black iron, open-worked but thick. The tsuba takes impact; the full tang takes the load. This is a cutter, not a wall hanger. Q: Do you have other T10 katana? A: Yes. For plum blossom fittings, see our T10 katana with plum blossom tsuba. For choji hamon, see our T10 choji hamon katana. This T10 clay tempered katana is for buyers who want it all: real steel, real hamon, and fittings people remember. It is true cutter’s katana. We forge it strong, you can trust it. Questions? Email us.