Katana – T10 Clay Tempered Leaf Hamon Blade with Leather Carry System | Hikō

【Overview】

This katana, named Hikō, combines traditional clay-tempered blade craftsmanship with a distinctive leather carry system designed for enhanced portability. Forged from T10 high carbon steel and finished with a natural leaf-pattern hamon, it offers a refined balance of practicality, visual elegance, and collector appeal.

【Blade & Craftsmanship】

The blade is hand-forged from T10 high carbon steel, valued for its excellent balance of hardness and toughness. Traditional clay tempering is applied during heat treatment, producing a genuine leaf-pattern hamon along the cutting edge. The entire forging, heat treatment, and polishing process follows classical Longquan methods and is completed through dozens of precise manual steps.

【Design & Mountings】

All mountings are crafted from thick solid copper and finished with an antique patina, creating a subdued yet dignified appearance. The weighted copper fittings enhance durability while reinforcing a classical, time-worn aesthetic.

【Handle & Saya】

The handle is wrapped in genuine ray skin, providing reliable grip and a premium tactile feel. Instead of a traditional wooden scabbard, this model features an exclusive leather carry system with belt attachment, allowing back-mounted transport and increased mobility—an uncommon yet practical interpretation of katana carry.

【Performance】

This katana delivers sharp, controlled cutting performance suitable for test cutting such as plastic bottles and tatami mats. Its balanced construction ensures stability during handling while maintaining visual refinement for display.

【Specifications】

Overall length: 103 cm (40.6 in)

Blade length: 72 cm (28.3 in)

Handle length: 27 cm (10.6 in)

Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in)

Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)

Total weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lb)

Net weight: 1.0 kg (2.20 lb)

【Usage & Gift】

Ideal for collectors, martial arts practice, fitness cutting, self-defense training, and distinctive interior display. The leather carry system also makes it a unique and memorable gift for enthusiasts seeking something beyond conventional katana designs.