T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Samurai-Print Saya, Skull Tsuba in Gold-Black, Gray Ito

The blade on this katana is forged from T10 carbon steel and runs a full 40.5 inches with a 1.26-inch width and 0.275-inch spine. A real hamon line traces the edge, the result of the heat-treatment process, giving the chrome-finish blade its characteristic visual contrast between hardened edge and softer spine. The full-tang construction carries that steel through the entire handle, keeping the piece solid and well-balanced at 3.17 lb.

The tsuka is wrapped in gray ito over PU white samegawa, creating a textured, layered grip with the familiar diamond pattern visible across its length. Gold-toned menuki accents sit beneath the wrapping, catching light at the handle's midsection and adding a refined detail to an otherwise understated handle color.

The standout component of this koshirae is the skull-themed tsuba, cast in alloy with a gold-black finish. The oval guard features a textured skull motif in dark relief against warm gold trim - an unconventional design choice that gives this piece a strong visual identity at the transition between blade and handle.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with a natural lacquer finish in white, printed with an intricate black-ink samurai scene that runs from throat to tip. Armored figures, floral elements, and dramatic compositional lines cover the scabbard surface, making it a focal point in its own right. A gray sageo ties at the kurigata, echoing the handle wrap color and completing the gray-and-white palette. If you're exploring similar pieces, the Gray T10 Carbon Steel Katana collection offers additional options in this material and colorway.

At 40.5 inches overall with a shipping weight of 4.4 lb, this katana is sized for wall display or case presentation. The combination of T10 steel with real hamon, a printed samurai saya, and a skull-motif tsuba makes it a strong choice for collectors drawn to Japanese sword aesthetics with a bold design edge. Browse the full Slategray Japanese Samurai Swords collection for related pieces in this style.