SPECIFICATIONS
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| Blade color |
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| Material |
Clay-Tempered Damascus Steel |
| Guard (Tsuba 鍔) |
Aged Bronze |
| Scabbard (Saya 鞘) |
Solid Wood |
| Handle (Tsuka 柄) |
Imitation Rayskin Over Solid Wood |
| Menuki |
Aged Bronze |
DIMENSIONS
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| Length with scabbard |
39.0 in (100 cm) |
| Length of the blade |
27.95 in (71 cm) |
| Length of the handle |
12.6 in (32 cm) |
"A malevolent flame dancing through the clouds, forged in shadow and fire."
The "Kaun no Jashin" (火雲の邪神)—Evil God of the Fire Clouds—stands as a crowning achievement of masterful smithing and mythic design. Drawing inspiration from the image of a malevolent flame dancing through a shadowed sky, this piece is a peerless exploration of material depth and striking visual intensity. It harmonizes a dramatic red-and-black aesthetic with the complex physical properties of folded Damascus steel, resulting in a forged work of unparalleled structural beauty that embodies a sense of untamed power.
The physical integrity of the piece is defined by the classical clay-tempering technique. By selectively insulating the Damascus steel with a specialized clay mixture before the final thermal treatment, the metal achieves a profound structural duality: a highly resilient core paired with a dense, crystallized exterior profile. This exacting process ensures the authentic dynamic equilibrium of historical prototypes, while the natural internal transformation highlights the intricate, swirling layers of the metal like embers glowing in the dark—a permanent testament to the piece’s disciplined refinement.
This mastery of the anvil is beautifully elevated by the visual elegance of its aged bronze fittings. The Tsuba and menuki showcase an exquisite, time-worn patina that brings out the deep, sculptural relief of the fiery motifs, creating a sophisticated contrast against the dark handle accents. Integrated through heritage practices, the Tsuka is built from real rayskin wrapped over solid wood and anchored by traditional Mekugi pins, ensuring the Kaun no Jashin stands as a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to classical design and master craftsmanship. Housed in a durable solid wood Saya that continues the high-contrast theme, this work radiates an aura of elegant, dangerous beauty.