Seiryu's Blade | Blue Folded Steel Dragon Katana

A blade that embodies the divine storm, this is a tribute to Seiryu, the Azure Dragon of the East from Japanese mythology. Its soul is the unique blue-hued folded steel blade, its pattern swirling like celestial clouds. The fearsome dragon coils across the gloss-black saya, a mark of its divine power as a guardian. This is not just a sword; it is the spirit of the storm and the sky, forged to be a protector's blade.

Why Choose Seiryu's Blade?

• The Azure Dragon's Steel: This is the sword's most unique feature. The folded steel blade (8192 layers) undergoes a special treatment that gives it a stunning blue and violet hue, with hints of red, making the Damascus pattern flow like a mystical river.
• Guardian Dragon Motif: The gloss-black scabbard serves as a canvas for the magnificent blue Azure Dragon (Seiryu), a powerful guardian deity in Eastern mythology. This design gives the sword a deep cultural and spiritual significance.
• Striking Blue & Black Aesthetic: The entire piece is a study in bold contrast. The vibrant blue silk ito (handle wrap) stands out against the genuine black rayskin (samegawa), creating an unforgettable, high-impact look.
• Battle-Ready Folded Steel Construction: This sword is as strong as it is beautiful. The hand-forged, full-tang folded steel blade features a bo-hi (groove) for a lighter, swifter balance, making it a fully functional and battle-ready piece.

Specifications

Dimensions & Geometry

• Overall Length: 40.9" (104 cm)
• Blade Length (Nagasa): 27.8" (70.5 cm)
• Handle Length (Tsuka): 10.6" (27 cm)
• Curvature (Sori): *Missing Data*
• Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.26" (3.2 cm)
• Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 0.91" (2.3 cm)
• Thickness at Base (Kasane): *Missing Data*
• Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): *Missing Data*

Weight & Handling

• Total Weight: 2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)
• Weight without Sheath: 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg)
• Point of Balance (P.O.B.): *Missing Data*

Materials & Construction

• Blade Steel: Blue/Red Folded Steel (AISI 1060, 13 Folds, 8192 Layers)
• Blade Construction: Maru (Monosteel), Hand-Forged
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri, Chu-Kissaki, Bo-hi on both sides
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard (Tsuba): Fine Finished Iron (Square)
  • Collar (Habaki): Engraved Brass
  • Spacers (Seppa): Brass
  • Handle Wrap (Ito): Blue Silk
  • Rayskin (Samegawa): Black Genuine Rayskin
• Sheath (Saya): Hardwood with Gloss-Black Lacquer and Blue Dragon Motif

Features

• Sharpness: Sharpened / Battle-Ready
• Tang: Full Tang with 2 Mekugi (pegs)
• Included: Silk Sword Bag
• Condition: Brand New (Wooden stand not included)