Eastern Swords

The Saviour Katana by Dragon King embodies the power of the Kami (guardian spirit) throughout the entire motif. From the fuchi-kashira, menuki, fuchia and to the tsuba, our artisans convey this ancient theme beautifully without being gaudy or pretentious. The silver sword menuki compliments the white same (ray skin) and black cotton tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and the notched silver seppa (spacers).

The forged T10 steel blade features true clay-tempering that produces a distinctive hamon (temper line). The traditional polish brings out the real hamon and a mirror shinogi-ji (flat section). The HRC 60 edge and HRC 40 back are ideal for cutting if you wish to put it to the test. The blade rests in a deep blue saya (scabbard) with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) contrasted by the white, yellow and blue sageo (cord). When you grip the Saviour Katana in your hands, you become one with the musubi as the katana becomes an extension of your soul.

Overall: 110cm
Blade Length: 74cm
Handle Length: 31cm
Weight: 1134g
Blade Steel: 5160
Blade Edge: Sharp

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Lotus Seed Wakizashi is inspired by the lotus plant, whose cyclical life cycle, from humble seed to stately flower, represents the circular journey of enlightenment. Rooted in mud, the lotus presents a beautiful pure blossom. Like the lotus blossom, the Lotus Seed Wakizashi transitions through various shades of violet from the wrapped cotton ito to the gold and purple cord wrapping on the smooth deep, dark lacquered sheath. Copper seeds accent the blackened furniture throughout the handle. The immaculately detailed budding seed pod following the shedding of its petals centers the entire piece. Silver dragonfly accents splash highlights across the hilt. The 19.38 inch forged T10 blade is differentially hardened (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) and features a midare or irregular hamon line, much like the path of life with its ups and downs. The Lotus Seed Wakizashi makes a bold statement both physically and metaphorically without being audacious in design. The matching Lotus Seed Katana (SD35270) is sold separately to complete your daisho.

T10 is the Chinese equivalent of 1095, but it has silicon added as an alloying element to improve the steels strength and wear resistance properties. T10 blades are able to be tempered to a high hardness and hold an edge well. Similar to 1095, rust resistance is low, and T10 blades must be carefully maintained.

Overall: 70cm
Blade Length: 50cm
Handle Length: 16.5cm
Weight: 652g
Point of Balance: 11cm
Sori: 1.2cm
Blade Steel: T10
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The sound of sea waves can invoke a serene calmness and relaxation or fear and mortal dread when violently stirred. In medieval Japan the “katana” was symbol of peace, power and order but when in the wrong hands could be used for chaos, death and destruction. Our Sea Wave Katana and Wakizashi from Dragon King embody similar dualities in their existence.

The placid blue saya conceals a rippling folded steel blade featuring bo-hi (groove) collared by a silver hibaki and notched seppa. The hada and hamon mirror the silver turbulent waves depicted tsuba, kashira and fuchi. Silver and gold menuki contrast against the dark blue tsuka handle wrap overlaid white same (ray skin). A blue and white sageo complete the saya accented by buffalo horn kurikata and koiguchi. 

Overall: 103cm
Blade Length: 70cm
Handle Length: 29cm
Weight: 953g
Blade Steel: T10
Blade Edge: Sharp

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Continuing our themed katana series, our Summer Lotus Katana articulates every aspect of this fruitful season. The tsuba expresses a water garden, lotus flower and tree motif reflected in the snail and frog menuki (handle ornaments), symbols of fertility and good fortune.

The blackened tsuba, fuchi, tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and fuchi-kashira contrast the real white same (ray skin) handle, the notched seppa (spacers), silver habaki (blade collar) and the green textured lacquered saya (scabbard). The 5160 forged carbon steel blade features a 1 ½" kissaki (point) and blade geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping on soft and semi-hard targets.

Overall: 104cm
Blade Length: 71cm
Handle Length: 29cm
Weight: 1134g
Sori: 1.6cm
Blade Steel: 5160
Hrc Edge: 60
Hrc Back: 40
Blade Edge: Sharp

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Ronin katana was founded in 2005 and has grown into one of the worlds largest sword brands with over 100 unique models of katana and medieval swords. Our dojo pro line of samurai swords are based on actual Japanese antiques.

All of our samurai swords and medieval swords are forged by hand with high carbon steel blades. We specialize in Japanese katana for use in a dojo or backyard setting, entry level samurai swords, complex laminated samurai swords historically made by the Japanese, Chinese dao and Jian, medieval swords, Japanese tanto, wakizasi, and swords forged from meteorites.

These are designed as entry level backyard cutters and are rated for use on water bottles, pool noodles, and single soaked tatami mats. These katana should not be used on hard targets, as damage will occur to the blade.

Steel: Differentially hardened 1045 katana blade
Saya: Lacquered wood
Weight: 1kg
POB: 8.89 cm
Length in saya: 107 cm
Tsuka: 28 cm with real ray skin and double pins
Blade: 71 cm
Habaki to tip: 69 cm
Ito: Cotton
Sageo: Cotton
Tsuba, fuchi, kashira, & menuki: Zinc alloy

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Ronin katana was founded in 2005 and has grown into one of the worlds largest sword brands with over 100 unique models of katana and medieval swords. Our dojo pro line of samurai swords are based on actual Japanese antiques.

All of our samurai swords and medieval swords are forged by hand with high carbon steel blades. We specialize in Japanese katana for use in a dojo or backyard setting, entry level samurai swords, complex laminated samurai swords historically made by the Japanese, Chinese dao and Jian, medieval swords, Japanese tanto, wakizasi, and swords forged from meteorites.

These are designed as entry level backyard cutters and are rated for use on water bottles, pool noodles, and single soaked tatami mats. These katana should not be used on hard targets, as damage will occur to the blade.

Steel: Differentially hardened 1045 katana blade
Saya: Lacquered wood
Weight: 1 kg
POB: 8.9 - 10.2 cm
Length in saya: 106.7 cm
Tsuka: 27.9 cm with real ray skin and double pins
Blade: 71.1 cm
Habaki to tip: 68.6 cm
Ito: Cotton
Sageo: Cotton
Tsuba, fuchi, kashira, & menuki: Zinc alloy

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Ronin katana was founded in 2005 and has grown into one of the worlds largest sword brands with over 100 unique models of katana and medieval swords. Our dojo pro line of samurai swords are based on actual Japanese antiques.

All of our samurai swords and medieval swords are forged by hand with high carbon steel blades. We specialize in Japanese katana for use in a dojo or backyard setting, entry level samurai swords, complex laminated samurai swords historically made by the Japanese, Chinese dao and Jian, medieval swords, Japanese tanto, wakizasi, and swords forged from meteorites.

These are designed as entry level backyard cutters and are rated for use on water bottles, pool noodles, and single soaked tatami mats. These katana should not be used on hard targets, as damage will occur to the blade.

Steel: Differentially hardened 1045 katana blade
Saya: Lacquered wood
Weight: 1 kg
POB: 8.9 - 10.2 cm
Length in saya: 106.7 cm
Tsuka: 27.9 cm with real ray skin and double pins
Blade: 71.1 cm
Habaki to tip: 68.6 cm
Ito: Cotton
Sageo: Cotton
Tsuba, fuchi, kashira, & menuki: Zinc alloy

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Ronin katana was founded in 2005 and has grown into one of the worlds largest sword brands with over 100 unique models of katana and medieval swords. Our dojo pro line of samurai swords are based on actual Japanese antiques.

All of our samurai swords and medieval swords are forged by hand with high carbon steel blades. We specialize in Japanese katana for use in a dojo or backyard setting, entry level samurai swords, complex laminated samurai swords historically made by the Japanese, Chinese dao and Jian, medieval swords, Japanese tanto, wakizasi, and swords forged from meteorites.

These are designed as entry level backyard cutters and are rated for use on water bottles, pool noodles, and single soaked tatami mats. These katana should not be used on hard targets, as damage will occur to the blade.

Steel: Differentially hardened 1045 katana blade
Saya: Lacquered wood
Weight: 1 kg
POB: 8.9 - 10.2 cm
Length in saya: 106.7 cm
Tsuka: 27.9 cm with real ray skin and double pins
Blade: 71.1 cm
Habaki to tip: 68.6 cm
Ito: Cotton
Sageo: Cotton
Tsuba, fuchi, kashira, & menuki: Zinc alloy

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Ronin katana was founded in 2005 and has grown into one of the worlds largest sword brands with over 100 unique models of katana and medieval swords. Our dojo pro line of samurai swords are based on actual Japanese antiques.

All of our samurai swords and medieval swords are forged by hand with high carbon steel blades. We specialize in Japanese katana for use in a dojo or backyard setting, entry level samurai swords, complex laminated samurai swords historically made by the Japanese, Chinese dao and Jian, medieval swords, Japanese tanto, wakizasi, and swords forged from meteorites.

These are designed as entry level backyard cutters and are rated for use on water bottles, pool noodles, and single soaked tatami mats. These katana should not be used on hard targets, as damage will occur to the blade.

Steel: Differentially hardened 1045 katana blade
Saya: Lacquered wood
Weight: 1 kg
POB: 8.9 - 10.2 cm
Length in saya: 106.7 cm
Tsuka: 27.9 cm with real ray skin and double pins
Blade: 71.1 cm
Habaki to tip: 68.6 cm
Ito: Cotton
Sageo: Cotton
Tsuba, fuchi, kashira, & menuki: Zinc alloy

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.