This sword is a touch of class when looked at....it will shurly make heads turn. This is the Red Japanese Sea Dragon Reptilian God Katana. The blade of the sword has been hand made with High Carbon Steel. The Carbon has been hammered out through the blade so that it has a universal hardness throughout the entire blade. A Bo-Hi has been added to the top of the blade to even out the weight and gives audible feedback. The sword comes full tang with a Chu-Kissake. The Saya (scabbard) of the sword is wooden with a high gloss red finish. The red cotton sage-o is tied around a copper Kurigata. The Koi-guchi is red bull horn. The Tsuba is blackened copper with a cut design of Japanese Sea Dragon. The Habaki of the sword is a one piece brass construction. Two brass Seppas secure the blade in the Tsuka. The Tsuka is wooden with a real ray skin. A red cotton Ito has been wrapped over the Real ray skin. Blackened copper Menuki are on each side of the Tsuka rendered as dragons. Two bamboo Mekugi secure the tang into the Tsuka. The Kashira is a relief of waves in blackened steel.
Specifications:
A) Overall Length: 40”
B) Blade Length: 28”
C) Blade: Very Sharp
D) Handle Length: 12”
E) Real Ray Skin Warp with Red Cotton Ito
F) Blade Materials: High Carbon Steel
G) Fittings: Brass & Blackened Copper