Seikō Katana Sword (生江) – River of Life

Seikō Katana Sword (生江) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Blue T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): made of grainy white lacquered wood with a fresco of goldfish.
• Sageo (下げ緒): blue cord.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): made of faux white stingray leather and wood.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): blue diamond-shaped weave above the handle.
• Menuki (目貫): golden dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): round, silver-plated and gold-plated alloy with fish symbols.
• Fuchi (縁): silver and gold alloy with fish symbols.
• Kashira (頭): silver and gold alloy with fish symbols.
• Habaki (鎺): brushed brass with kamon.

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

Seikō katana sword: design and finishes

The Seikō katana sword evokes the life force that flows through rivers, a symbol of regeneration and continuity in Japanese culture. The kanji characters 生 (sei, life) and 江 (kō, river) together form a poetic metaphor in which water becomes the source of all existence. This name reveals the profound philosophy behind this blade: it embodies the perpetual flow of life that nourishes and transforms everything in its path, reminding us that every gesture of the samurai must be in harmony with this natural energy.

Its T10 steel blade features a deep blue hue reminiscent of the reflections of a stream in the morning light. This unique coloring blends perfectly with the round silver and gold alloy tsuba, adorned with symbols of fish swimming in an eternal aquatic ballet. The handle combines the rough texture of white faux stingray skin with the warmth of wood, while the blue diamond-patterned braiding creates a refined geometric effect. The menuki represent a golden dragon, mythical guardian of the celestial waters, and the brushed brass habaki bears a traditional kamon. The grainy white lacquered wooden scabbard features a delicate fresco of goldfish, creating a striking contrast with the blue sageo that completes this chromatic symphony.