Ryū no Uroko Katana Sword (龍の鱗) specifications
- Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
- Purple Damascus steel blade with blue and red highlights, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
- Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Wood covered with black leather.
- Kojiri (鐺) and Koiguchi (鯉口): Leather.
- Sageo (下げ緒): Black and copper.
- Handle (Tsuka 柄): Faux black stingray leather.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Black leather braided in a diamond pattern above the handle.
- Menuki (目貫): Golden dragon.
- Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Rounded copper guard engraved with wave and wind motifs.
- Fuchi (縁): Copper with a coiled dragon.
- Kashira (頭): Copper dragon head.
- Habaki (鎺): Brass with black patterns.
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
Ryū no Uroko Katana Sword: design and finishes
The name Ryū no Uroko evokes the legendary power of the dragon, a mythical creature that symbolizes wisdom, strength, and protection in Japanese culture. The dragon, master of the elements and guardian of heavenly treasures, conveys its essence through this exceptional blade.
Its Damascus steel blade reveals purple hues with blue and red reflections that recall the shimmering colors of dragon scales under the light. This ancient forging technique creates undulating patterns that naturally evoke the fluid movements of the legendary dragon. The rounded copper guard (tsuba) features precisely engraved wave and wind patterns, symbolizing the dragon’s mastery over the natural elements. The faux black stingray skin handle (tsuka) provides a firm and authentic grip, while the black leather braiding (tsuka-ito) forms geometric diamonds that reinforce the martial aesthetic. The golden menuki represent miniature dragons that symbolically guard the blade. The wooden scabbard (saya) covered in black leather contrasts elegantly with the black and copper sageo, creating a refined visual harmony.
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