Blue Dragon Katana Sword specifications
- Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
- Blue T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
- Bo-Hi (棒樋): blood groove on the blade.
- Scabbard (Saya 鞘): blue lacquered wooden scabbard with painted white dragons, black ends (Kojiri and Koiguchi).
- Sageo (下げ緒): gray.
- Handle (Tsuka 柄): made of faux white stingray leather and wood.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): gray braided above the handle in a diamond pattern.
- Menuki (目貫): black dragon.
- Guard (Tsuba 鍔): silver and black alloy with a dragon wrapped around the guard.
- Fuchi (縁): silver-black alloy.
- Kashira (頭): silver-black alloy.
- Habaki (鎺): carved copper.
Dimensions
- Blade length: 27.95in
- Overall length including handle: 40.55in
- Length with scabbard: 41.34in
- Handle length: 10.43in
- Blade thickness: 0.28in
- Blade width: 1.26in
- Weight: 3.09 lb
- Package weight: 3.75 lb
Accessoires
- Scabbard: Included
- Katana stand: Not included
Blue Dragon Katana Sword: design and finishes
The name “Blue Dragon” evokes the mystical power and ancestral wisdom of Eastern dragons, legendary creatures that symbolize strength, protection, and good fortune in Asian culture. This name reveals a katana that unites Japanese martial tradition with Chinese spiritual iconography, creating harmony between two ancient cultures. The blue dragon particularly represents the element of water and serenity, essential qualities of the accomplished warrior.
The T10 steel blade features a distinctive blue hue that captures light with remarkable elegance, while the bo-hi carved into the steel lightens the structure and produces a characteristic whistling sound when moved. The silver and black alloy tsuba features a finely chiseled dragon that wraps around the guard, creating a striking visual balance. The handle combines traditional white faux stingray skin with gray diamond-pattern braiding, adorned with menuki representing black dragons that complement the overall aesthetic. The blue lacquered wooden scabbard is adorned with hand-painted white dragons, creating a subtle contrast with the black kojiri and koiguchi ends, while the gray sageo adds the finishing touch to this harmonious ensemble.
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