Ōrāshī Katana Sword (金獅子) – Golden Lion

Ōrāshī Katana Sword (金獅子) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Gilded manganese steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): Chōji (cloves).
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Black and gold solid wood with black rings at the Kojiri and Koiguchi.
• Sageo (下げ緒): Black.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): Solid wood with imitation black stingray skin.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Black braided in diamond patterns.
• Menuki (目貫): Gilded dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Rounded in gilded and black copper, evoking the wind and waves.
• Fuchi (縁): Gilded and black copper evoking the wind and waves.
• Kashira (頭): Gilded copper dragon head.
• Habaki (鎺): Gilded brass with black motifs.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 71 cm
• Overall length including handle: 103 cm
• Length with scabbard: 105 cm
• Handle length: 26 cm
• Blade thickness: 0.7 cm
• Blade width: 3.2 cm
• Weight: 1.4 kg
• Package weight: 1.7 kg

Accessories

• Scabbard: Included
• Katana stand: Not included

Ōrāshī Katana Sword (金獅子): design and finishes

The name Ōrāshī (金獅子), which means “Golden Lion” in Japanese, evokes the royal power and nobility of the king of animals. This name conveys the idea of majestic strength and indomitable courage, values deeply rooted in the samurai tradition. Furthermore, gold symbolizes spiritual purity and enlightenment, creating a metaphorical link between warrior bravery and the elevation of the soul.

Its manganese steel blade features a striking gold finish that contrasts beautifully with the hamon visible along the edge. This golden hue gives the weapon a sumptuous appearance while retaining its functional properties. The rounded tsuba in gold and black copper features motifs evoking wind and waves, symbolizing fluidity of movement and natural strength. The solid wood handle covered with black imitation stingray skin provides a stable grip, while the black tsuka-ito braided in diamond patterns enhances grip. The menuki represent a golden dragon, a mythical creature associated with wisdom and power, and the kashira carved in the shape of a dragon’s head harmoniously completes the whole. The black and gold solid wood scabbard perfectly matches the overall aesthetic, creating a striking contrast that highlights every detail.