T10 Steel Black Blade Katana with Skull Copper Tsuba and Red Lacquered Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword

This full tang katana features a 28.74-inch blade hand-forged from T10 carbon steel, heat-treated to 58 HRC. The steel holds a dark black finish across the entire surface, with a visible hamon line running along the edge in a subtle wavy pattern that catches the light. The blade profile tapers to a clean kissaki, giving the piece both visual presence and structural integrity.

The 10.23-inch handle is built on a hardwood core wrapped in PU red samegawa, then bound tightly with black cotton cord in a traditional cross-hatch pattern. The red underlayer peeks through each diamond-shaped opening, creating a bold contrast that echoes the color of the saya below. This combination provides a firm, textured grip while tying the handle visually to the rest of the sword.

At the junction of blade and handle sits a real copper tsuba finished in an antique gold tone. The guard features a three-dimensional skull relief surrounded by swirling sculptural details - a design that gives the piece its distinctive gothic character. A brass habaki collar sits beneath the tsuba, completing the transition from blade to hilt.

The 30.7-inch hardwood saya is coated in glossy red piano lacquer along most of its length, with an eye-catching teal and black skull illustration painted across the upper portion near the koiguchi. The artwork wraps around the saya surface with intricate linework, making this sheath a standout display element on its own. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, keeping the aesthetic clean and understated against the vivid saya.

At 41 inches overall and 4.4 lbs, this Red Samurai Sword delivers the full presence of a traditional katana with skull-themed fittings throughout. The T10 steel construction and Full Tang Japanese Samurai Swords design make it a substantial collectible for anyone drawn to darker, more expressive katana aesthetics.