Karyū Katana Sword (火竜) – Fire Dragon

Karyū Katana Sword (火竜) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): Gunome Midare in the shape of dancing flames.
• Bo-Hi (棒樋): groove on the blade.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): black and gray grainy lacquered wood case with panther motif.
• Sageo (下げ緒): black.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): faux black stingray leather and wood.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): black braided above the handle in a diamond pattern.
• Menuki (目貫): golden dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): round, golden alloy in the shape of a dragon wrapped in flames.
• Fuchi (縁): golden alloy sculpted with flame motif.
• Kashira (頭): golden alloy.
• Habaki (鎺): brushed brass.

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: 2.76 lb
• Package weight: 3.42 lb

Accessories

• Scabbard: Included
• Katana stand: Not included

Karyū Katana Sword: design and finishes

The Karyū (火竜) katana sword evokes the mystical power of the fire dragon, a legendary creature that controls eternal flames in Japanese mythology. This katana embodies the spirit of the incandescent dragon, a symbol of transformation and rebirth through purifying fire. The kanji 火 (ka, fire) and 竜 (ryū, dragon) reveal the fiery nature of this blade, designed to channel the primordial energy of the dragon fire.

Its T10 steel blade features a striking two-tone finish, combining polished steel and deep black that evokes the scales of the legendary dragon. The Gunome Midare hamon draws dancing flames along the edge, creating a mesmerizing visual effect reminiscent of the dragon’s fiery breath. The round tsuba in gold alloy masterfully depicts a dragon engulfed in flames, while the bo-hi lightens the blade and produces a characteristic whistling sound when moved. The handle combines black imitation stingray skin and wood, wrapped in black tsuka-ito braided in a diamond pattern that ensures a firm and elegant grip. The golden menuki feature miniature dragons, and the fuchi, decorated with flame motifs in gold alloy, harmoniously complete the ensemble. The black and gray grainy lacquered wooden scabbard features a panther motif that subtly contrasts with the dragon iconography, adding a mysterious dimension to the work.