Raden Ryū | T10 Steel Clay Tempered Katana with Raden Saya

A sword born of starlight and myth, the Raden Ryū Katana is a masterpiece of Japanese artistry. Its name reveals its soul: Ryū, the celestial dragon, is masterfully sculpted in the opulent brass fittings. The blade's home is a breathtaking Raden saya, where countless fragments of mother-of-pearl shimmer like a galaxy. At its heart lies a formidable T10 steel blade, traditionally clay-tempered to produce a vivid, authentic hamon. This is not merely a sword; it is a treasure worthy of the dragon's hoard.

Why Choose the Raden Ryū?

• Exquisite "Raden" Bird & Flower Saya: The scabbard is the sword's most luxurious feature, adorned with an authentic **Raden** (mother-of-pearl inlay) craft. The intricate design depicts a beautiful bird and flower motif, a hallmark of high-end Japanese lacquer art.
• The Heart of T10 Steel: A Clay-Tempered Blade: The blade is forged from high-performance T10 tool steel and features a genuine, beautiful hamon (temper line) created through the traditional clay-tempering process. This ensures a razor-sharp, hard edge with a resilient spine.
• Master-Crafted "Ryū" (Dragon) Brass Fittings: The sword's powerful theme is the Dragon (Ryū), a symbol of strength and good fortune. This is brought to life in the stunning, finely detailed brass sculptures on the tsuba, fuchi, and kashira.
• Striking Red & Black Handle: The handle (tsuka) features a powerful color combination, with a tight wrap of black silk ito over a core of vibrant red genuine rayskin (samegawa), providing both a secure grip and a stunning visual contrast.

Specifications

Dimensions & Geometry

• Overall Length: 40.94" (104 cm)
• Blade Length (Nagasa): 27.95" (71 cm)
• Handle Length (Tsuka): 10.6" (27 cm)
• Curvature (Sori):
• Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.26" (3.2 cm)
• Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 0.91" (2.3 cm)
• Thickness at Base (Kasane):
• Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane):

Weight & Handling

• Total Weight:
• Weight without Sheath:
• Point of Balance (P.O.B.):

Materials & Construction

• Blade Steel: T10 High-Carbon Steel
• Blade Construction: Maru (Monosteel), Hand-Forged
• Temper Line (Hamon): Real Clay-Tempered Hamon
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri, Chu-Kissaki
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard/Fuchi/Kashira (Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira): Brass, Dragon (Ryū) Theme
  • Handle Wrap (Ito): Black Silk
  • Rayskin (Samegawa) on Tsuka: Red Genuine Rayskin
• Sheath (Saya): Hardwood with Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Bird & Flower Inlay

Features

• Sharpness: Sharpened / Battle-Ready
• Tang: Full Tang
• Included: Silk Sword Bag
• Condition: Brand New (Wooden stand not included)