{"product_id":"white-katana-t10-folded-clay-tempered-steel-105cm","title":"White Katana | Handmade T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Authentic Hamon White Cord Handle White Wooden Scabbard Full Tang Hand-Forged 105cm — Under $130","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handmade battle-ready katana of exceptional purity — featuring a \u003cstrong\u003eT10 folded clay tempered steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with authentic hamon, \u003cstrong\u003ewhite cord wrap handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ewhite wooden scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e. The all-white presentation combines the highest level of T10 craftsmanship with the symbolic purity of white in Japanese warrior tradition. Full tang construction. 105cm. Under $130.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest white katana with T10 folded clay tempered steel under $130. T10 high-carbon steel: ~1.0% carbon, HRC 60-62. Folded steel: traditional hada grain pattern, refined through repeated folding. Clay tempered: authentic hamon unique to each blade. All-white presentation: white cord handle + white wooden scabbard — the color of purity, sincerity, and the warrior's spirit in Japanese tradition. Full tang, hand sharpened, battle-ready. 105cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does White Symbolize in Japanese Warrior Tradition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese tradition, white (\u003cem\u003eshiro\u003c\/em\u003e) is the color of purity, sincerity, and the warrior's spirit. White is the color worn by samurai in moments of absolute commitment — a declaration of purity of purpose and freedom from attachment. A white katana is not merely a color choice — it is a statement of the warrior's commitment to the path of the sword, uncontaminated by ego or desire. The all-white presentation of this katana — white cord handle, white scabbard — creates a piece of extraordinary visual purity and spiritual resonance that stands apart from any other katana in a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel — Three Premium Techniques Combined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade combines three of the most respected techniques in Japanese sword-making into a single blade of exceptional quality. \u003cstrong\u003eT10 high-carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e (~1.0% carbon, HRC 60-62) provides superior hardness and edge retention compared to lower-carbon steels. \u003cstrong\u003eFolded steel\u003c\/strong\u003e (the traditional Japanese technique of repeatedly folding and forge-welding the steel) creates the distinctive flowing grain pattern (\u003cem\u003ehada\u003c\/em\u003e) that is the visual signature of authentic Japanese sword craftsmanship, while removing impurities and homogenizing the carbon content. \u003cstrong\u003eClay tempering\u003c\/strong\u003e creates the authentic hamon (temper line) through differential hardening — a hard, razor-sharp edge and a tough, flexible spine, with the hamon boundary unique to each individual blade. On a white-finished blade, the hamon is particularly visible and dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Is the Hamon More Visible on a White Katana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hamon (temper line) is the boundary between the hard edge zone and the softer spine zone created by clay tempering. On a polished or dark-finished blade, the hamon can be subtle. On a white katana, the contrast between the hamon and the blade surface is dramatically enhanced — the temper line appears with exceptional clarity and visual impact, making the white katana the ideal choice for collectors who want to appreciate the full beauty of the clay tempering process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors searching for the best white katana with T10 folded clay tempered steel under $130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who want a visually distinctive katana that stands apart from traditional black or brown presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Japanese warrior symbolism who appreciate the meaning of white in sword tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who want to see the hamon at its most visible and dramatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone searching for a unique white katana gift under $130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 105 cm (41 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa): 72 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length (Tsuka): 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Width: approx. 3 cm (1.2 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.2 kg (2.5 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: T10 High-Carbon Steel, folded, clay tempered, authentic hamon, hand sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: White cord wrap (tsuka-ito)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Full tang, hand forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScabbard: White wooden scabbard (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: KX928872\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: $129.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x White Katana (T10 folded clay tempered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x White wooden scabbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Cleaning cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Stand not included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. 18+ only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"samuraiswordman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44816394518678,"sku":"1994717411","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/7800\/4630\/files\/16172327138246.jpg?v=1743025739","url":"https:\/\/samuraiswordman.com\/products\/white-katana-t10-folded-clay-tempered-steel-105cm","provider":"samuraiswordman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}