Product Details

The blade is forged from 1060 carbon steel and runs a full 41 inches with a chrome-finish, full-tang construction. A flame engraving cuts along the spine from ricasso to tip, and a hand-finished hamon line traces the edge - two details that give the steel visual texture without relying on surface coatings alone. For collectors interested in the broader 1060 Katana Sword category, this build sits at the expressive end of that spectrum.

The tsuka is built with a black cord outer wrap layered over blue PU samegawa. The diamond-pattern ito weave exposes the samegawa in even intervals, and gold menuki hardware punctuates the grip at regular spacing. The handle material is 10mm cotton cord chosen for texture retention and grip comfort during extended handling.

The silver alloy tsuba anchors the entire aesthetic. Cast in a skull motif with a deeply textured surface, glowing red inlaid eyes, and a gold habaki accent at the base, it reads as a statement piece from across a room. The silver tone bridges the chrome blade and the black-blue handle components without visual disruption.

The hardwood lacquer saya is finished in gloss black with blue splatter detailing across the scabbard face - the same blue that appears in the samegawa and tsuka wrap. A black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata in a traditional looped tie. The mix-color saya finish is one of the more distinctive elements in this build and pairs directly with the handle color story. If gothic-styled Japanese swords appeal to you, the Cool Samurai Sword collection covers similar ground.

Overall assembled length is 41 inches. The piece weighs 4 lbs and ships in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch package at 5 lbs. Koshirae-style fittings throughout - tsuba, habaki, fuchi, kashira - finished in matching silver and black tones. Sword stand not included.

  • Forged from 1060 carbon steel with a full-tang construction, the blade features a flame engraving along the spine and a visible hamon line running its 41-inch length for striking visual depth.
  • The silver alloy skull tsuba is the centerpiece of this build - cast with a red-eyed skull relief and gold accent detail, it delivers a bold gothic aesthetic that sets this piece apart from standard koshirae designs.
  • Tsuka is wrapped in black cord over blue PU samegawa (ray-skin), with gold menuki accents peeking through the diamond pattern - the black-and-blue contrast reads cleanly at any display angle.
  • The hardwood lacquer saya pairs a gloss black finish with vivid blue splatter detailing and a black sageo cord tie, creating a two-tone presentation that complements the blade and handle color story.
  • Overall length: 41 inches. Shipping weight: 5 lbs. Packaged in a 43 x 4 x 4-inch box - sized for wall mount or case display right out of the box. Sword stand not included.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G10277
Primary ColorBlack
Primary Material1060 Carbon Steel
ThemesSkull Scabbard
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack-blue
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorSilver
Tsuba ThemeSkull
Nagasa HamonYes
Blade EngravingFlame
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions41 Inches
Weight4.0 Pounds
Packing Size43 x 4 x 4 Inches
Shipping Weight5.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this katana made from?
The blade is forged from 1060 carbon steel with a full-tang construction. It features a hand-finished hamon line along the edge and a flame engraving along the spine - both visible on the chrome-finish steel.
What does the skull tsuba look like up close?
The tsuba is cast from silver alloy in a skull relief design with red inlaid eyes and a gold habaki accent at the base. The surface texture is deeply detailed and the silver tone contrasts cleanly against the black tsuka and chrome blade.
How do the saya and handle colors coordinate?
The tsuka uses black cord over blue PU samegawa, and the hardwood lacquer saya mirrors that pairing with a gloss black base and blue splatter detailing. A black sageo cord completes the build. All three elements share the same black-and-blue color story.