Dragon King Lotus Seed Katana

The lotus seed's cycle (rising from mud to bloom, then falling back to begin again) is a recurring symbol of enlightenment and rebirth in Buddhist tradition. This Dragon King katana carries that theme through violet cotton tsuka-ito shifting into a gold and purple sageo against a deep, dark lacquered saya.

The blackened tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are worked into a lotus seed pod motif with copper seed accents, and silver dragonfly menuki sit beneath the grip wrap. The 27 1/2" blade is forged T10 steel, clay-tempered with a genuine irregular (midare) hamon. At 41 1/4" overall, this is a lighter, faster-handling katana suited to quick cutting.

Features:

• Forged T10 steel blade with genuine midare (irregular) hamon
• Lotus seed pod motif fittings with copper accents
• Light, fast-handling balance
• Overall Length: 41 1/4"
• Blade Length: 27 1/2"
• Handle Length: 12"
• Weight: 2 lb 7 oz
• Width at Guard: 31mm
• Width at Tip: 23mm
• Thickness at Guard: 6.5mm
• Thickness at Tip: 4.3mm
• Sori (curvature): 1"
• Blade Steel: T10
• HRC Edge: 60 / HRC Spine: 40

Note: sageo (cord) color and wrap may differ slightly from product photos. Specifications may vary slightly piece to piece.