1065 Carbon Steel Full Tang Katana with Skull Tsuba in Black Saya and Red Sageo - Collectible Japanese Sword

This full tang katana features a 28.3-inch blade forged from 1065 carbon steel and hardened to 58 HRC. The steel delivers a reliable balance of toughness and edge retention, and the chrome-polished surface catches light along the entire length of the nagasa. Full tang construction means the steel runs uninterrupted through the handle, giving the sword a solid, unified feel in hand.

The 10.2-inch tsuka is built on a hardwood core wrapped in real red rayskin, then bound with black cotton cord in a traditional diamond pattern. The contrast between the red same and black ito creates a bold color scheme that carries through the entire piece. Grip texture is firm and tactile, shaped for comfortable two-handed use.

At the guard, a round alloy tsuba showcases a detailed skull-motif relief cast in an antique silver finish. A brass-toned habaki sits just below, providing a clean transition from blade to fittings. The tsuba's sculpted depth and dark patina give this katana a distinctive edge among Black And Red Full Tang Sword designs.

The 30.3-inch saya is carved from hardwood with a matte black finish - smooth, clean, and understated. A bright red sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, matching the red rayskin on the handle and completing the sword's cohesive black-and-red palette. The koiguchi fits snugly for a satisfying draw and secure storage.

At 40.5 inches overall and 2.85 lbs, this 1065 Sword sits comfortably in the full-size katana range. Every fitting - from the skull tsuba to the red sageo - is assembled by hand, making it a standout collectible for anyone drawn to Japanese sword craftsmanship with a darker aesthetic twist.