T10 Clay Tempered Skull Katana with Brown Leather Saya and Black Ito Wrap - Collectible Sword

This skull-themed katana features a T10 carbon steel blade shaped and sharpened by hand, then clay tempered to produce a natural hamon line along the edge. The differential hardening process yields 60 HRC at the cutting edge while keeping the spine resilient, a technique rooted in traditional Japanese sword-making. The chrome-finished blade surface highlights the undulating hamon pattern from spine to edge, making it a standout piece among Clay Tempered Samurai Swords.

The tsuka is built on a hardwood core fully wrapped in black PU samegawa - a textured imitation ray skin that provides both visual depth and a tactile grip surface. Black cotton ito cord is tightly wound over the samegawa in a traditional crosshatch pattern, locking the layers together and ensuring a firm hold across the full 27cm handle length.

A black alloy tsuba sits between handle and blade, its hollow cutout design creating an interplay of negative space and solid metal. A brass-toned habaki collar seats snugly at the blade's base, adding a warm accent that contrasts with the dark tsuba and black ito wrapping.

The hardwood saya measures 29.52 inches and is wrapped entirely in brown PU leather bearing a repeating skull motif - each skull rendered in a lighter tone against the dark brown background. A black sageo cord and a riveted leather carrying strap with metal hardware allow for display or transport. The matte surface finish on the leather gives the saya a subdued, textured appearance.

At 102cm overall length and 1.35kg total weight, this full tang katana balances presence with manageability. Every component - from the clay tempered T10 blade to the skull-patterned saya - is assembled by hand, making it a distinctive collectible for enthusiasts of Japanese sword craft and gothic-inspired design.