The Sea Dragon is a big symbol of the Japanese culture. It has been around for as long as mans mind can conceive. It is know as the Ryu which primarily means “Dragon”. The Japanese dragon would always show as a serpent with no wings, heavy scale snake-like creature with small clawed legs and a horn or antlered reptilian head and most of the time seen with large bodies of water, clouds or heavens. It is said that anyone who are the descendent of the Dragon tends to be great rulers. Now you can harness the power of the dragon by owning this fearsome sea dragon katana.
Attributes of the Weapon:
Blade: 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.
Saya: The scabbard of the sword is wooden with a high gloss black finish. The beige cotton sage-o is tied around a copper Kurigata. The Koi-guchi is black bull horn.
Tsuba: The Tsuba is blackened copper with a cut design of Sea Dragon. The Habaki of the sword is a one piece brass construction. Two brass Seppas secure the blade in the Tsuka.
Tsuka: The Tsuka is wooden with an real ray skin Same. A black cotton Ito has been wrapped over the Real ray skin Same. 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” – Blade: Very Sharp
C) Handle Length: 12” – Real Ray Skin Warp with Black Cotton Ito
D) Blade Materials: High Carbon Steel
E) Fittings: Brass & Blackened Copper