Raikaryū Katana Sword (雷竜) – Thunder Dragon

Raikaryū Katana Sword (雷竜) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Black T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): gray and black lacquered wooden scabbard with dragon fresco.
• Sageo (下げ緒): black.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): made of faux black stingray leather and wood.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): black braided above the handle in a diamond pattern.
• Menuki (目貫): black dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): black alloy ring with a golden dragon carved around the guard.
• Fuchi (縁): black sculpted alloy.
• Kashira (頭): black sculpted alloy.
• Habaki (鎺): gold-plated brass with black designs.

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

Raikaryū katana sword: design and finishes

The name Raikaryū combines two primordial forces from Japanese mythology: “Rai” (雷), the lightning that tears through the heavens, and “Ryū” (竜), the majestic dragon that rules the elements. This alliance symbolizes the fusion between the destructive power of lightning and the ancient wisdom of the dragon. In Japanese tradition, the lightning dragon represents the balance between chaos and order, between brute force and spiritual mastery. This katana embodies this fundamental duality in every detail of its design.

Its black T10 steel blade reveals a dark finish reminiscent of storm clouds preceding lightning. This deep hue contrasts beautifully with the golden brass habaki adorned with black patterns, creating a striking visual effect. The round black alloy tsuba features a finely carved golden dragon winding around the guard, symbolizing divine protection. The handle harmoniously combines black stingray skin (samegawa) and wood, while the black tsuka-ito forms a diamond-shaped braid that ensures a firm and elegant grip. The menuki represent black dragons that blend discreetly into the whole, and the carved black alloy fuchi-kashira complete this refined aesthetic. The gray and black lacquered wooden scabbard features a dragon fresco that transforms the saya into a true work of art, while the black sageo adds the finishing touch to this monochrome composition enhanced with gold.