Blood Blades

Blood Blades were the weapons of fallen samurai who had been consumed by the Taint. The katana was the samurai's soul, and when one became corrupt blade was stained as well. The most insidious Blood Blades were forged in the depths of the Shadowlands with blood.

Forging
The steel was quenched in the blood of sacrificed victims, colouring the steel in a deep black color. Despite they looked not sharp, they were sharp enough to slice through armor. The wounds often become infected or diseased and could not be healed magically.