Hand-Forged T10 Steel Katana Sword with Black Snake-Themed Fittings and Matte Black Saya

Handmade T10 Steel Katana with Black Snake-Themed Fittings and Matte Black Saya

This hand-forged T10 steel katana embodies strength, elegance, and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Forged using centuries-old sword-making methods, this katana is suitable for martial arts practice, collection, and display.

The blade is forged from high-carbon T10 steel, oil quenched, and hand-polished to a mirror finish. Its Shinogi-Zukuri geometry with bo-hi groove ensures excellent handling, balance, and reduced weight, making it ideal for Iaido, Kenjutsu, and cutting practice (tameshigiri).

The fittings are designed with a striking black snake motif that symbolizes stealth, strength, and resilience:

• Tsuba (guard): Alloy, featuring a coiled black snake design.

• Kashira (pommel): Alloy, decorated with a black snake motif.

• Fuchi (sleeve): Alloy, engraved with black snake details.

• Menuki (ornament): Alloy, shaped like a black snake wrapping around the handle.

The tsuka (handle) is crafted with genuine black rayskin samegawa, wrapped in black synthetic silk ito using the Hineri-Maki style for durability and comfort. The saya (scabbard) is finished in matte black lacquer, paired with a black sageo cord for a sleek, tactical appearance.

Each katana is full tang, reinforced with two bamboo mekugi pegs, ensuring safety and functionality.

Custom Engravings Available: Free text engraving (English, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) is available, while simple custom designs cost $20. Learn more here.

Customizable Options: If you’d like to change fittings, colors, or blade features, we can fully customize your sword. View more fittings here.

Katana Specifications

• Overall Length: 103 cm / 40.6"

• Blade Length (Nagasa): 71 cm / 27.9"

• Handle Length (Tsuka): 27 cm / 10.6"

• Blade Material: T10 Steel (hand-forged, oil quenched)

• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri with Bo-hi

• Blade Polish: Mirror polished

• Temper Line (Hamon): None

• Edge: Very sharp (can be customized to dull)

• Yokote: With yokote line

• Motohaba (Width at Habaki): 3.2 cm

• Sakihaba (Width near Yokote): 2.3 cm

• Kasane (Thickness at Habaki): 7.2 mm

• Sakikasane (Thickness near Yokote): 3 mm

• Sori (Curvature): 1.9 cm

• Point of Balance: 5.2 in from tsuba

• Weight without Saya: 2.0 lbs

• Weight with Saya: 2.3 lbs

• Handle Core: Wooden, with black genuine rayskin

• Tsuka-Ito (Wrap): Black synthetic silk

• Saya (Scabbard): Matte black lacquered finish

• Sageo: Black synthetic silk

• Tang: Full tang construction

• Mekugi: 2 bamboo pegs

• Accessories: Free sword bag + certificate of authenticity

FAQs

Q1: Is this katana full tang and functional?
Yes, this katana is full tang, very sharp, and suitable for cutting practice. It can also be customized to unsharpened for display.

Q2: What makes the black snake fittings special?
The snake symbolizes stealth, wisdom, and power in Japanese culture. The fittings add a unique and collectible design element to this katana.

Q3: Can I change the saya or fittings?
Yes, the saya finish, tsuka color, and all fittings can be customized. View more options here.

Q4: Do you offer free engraving?
Yes, we offer free text engraving in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Custom image engraving is available for $20. Learn more here.

Q5: What is included with this katana?
A free sword bag and a certificate of authenticity are included with every purchase.