T10 Steel Katana with Skull Tsuba, Dragon Dark Red Lacquer Saya, Black Cord Handle

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and heat-treated to produce a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line that separates the hardened edge from the softer spine. The chrome-polished finish brings out the contrast between the bright edge bevel and the subtle texture of the flat, giving the blade a clean, well-defined profile from tip to full-tang base. Collectors browsing our T10 Japanese Sword selection will recognize the steel's reputation for strong edge retention and structural integrity across the blade length.

The tsuka is wrapped in black ito cord over a PU black samegawa base, producing the classic diamond-pattern binding associated with traditional Japanese koshirae. The wrap is tight and evenly spaced, with the samegawa texture showing cleanly at each opening - a detail that distinguishes a well-assembled handle from a rushed one.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this build. Cast in alloy with a black-and-gold two-tone finish, it carries a skull motif worked into its face with supporting openwork cutouts that add depth and shadow. The gold accents on the fittings pick up light and contrast against the dark ito and black habaki area, pulling the whole koshirae together.

The saya is hardwood finished with a premium natural lacquer in deep dark red - a rich, almost burgundy tone with visible depth in the finish. An engraved dragon design covers the full length of the scabbard, the figures rendered in dark contrast against the lacquer ground. A black sageo cord ties at the kurikata, completing a color palette that runs black, gold, and dark red across the entire piece. For more dragon-themed builds, see the Dragon Katana collection.

Overall length is 41 inches with a shipping weight of 4 lbs. The sword arrives packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch box. Stand or wall mount is not included. This is a replica and collectible piece intended for display.