Katana Nanao (T10 Steel Genuine Hamon CHOJI)

The Katana Nanao is a hand-forged T10 tool steel katana known for its exceptional hardness and edge retention. Its precise construction reflects the highest standards of traditional Japanese swordsmithing. Katana USA offers this sword for both serious practitioners and dedicated collectors.

The Katana Nanao is a handcrafted T10 steel katana featuring a rare genuine CHOJI hamon pattern created through traditional clay tempering — one of the most prized temperline styles in Japanese sword-making. Its full tang construction, genuine ray skin tsuka, and sharp, battle-ready edge make it an exceptional piece for collectors and martial arts practitioners. Katana USA presents this premium katana with genuine horn fittings, copper tsuba, and engraved dragon saya.

Specifications:

• Handcrafted
• Sharp, battle-ready edge
• Full tang construction
• Blade material: T10 steel
• Genuine CHOJI hamon (traditional clay tempering)
• Tsuka wrapped in genuine ray skin
• Saya in solid wood with engraved dragon
• Koiguchi & Kojiri in genuine horn
• Kissaki: Chu-Kissaki
• Copper tsuba
• Thick black cotton sageo with brown dots
• Ito in cotton
• Overall length: 105 cm (41.3 in) (41.3 in)
• Blade length: 72 cm (28.3 in) (28.3 in)
• Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in) (1.26 in)
• Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 in) (0.28 in)
• Handle length: 30 cm (11.8 in) (11.8 in)