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) |
Real 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) |
"The spirit serpent strikes, a fluid dance of shadow and steel."
The "Reija no Yaiba" (霊蛇)—Spirit Serpent—stands as an exceptional achievement of traditional steel forging. Designed for those who value profound material depth and historical form, this piece is a peerless masterwork born from the exacting hammer of a master smith. It harmonizes a dramatic, fluid aesthetic with the complex physical properties of folded Damascus steel, resulting in a forged achievement of unparalleled structural beauty.
The physical integrity of the piece is defined by rigorous, classical forging methods. Through traditional clay-tempering, a bold, naturally occurring hamon—a highly visible, undulating wave—emerges along the steel profile. This specialized thermal treatment perfectly highlights the intricate, rippling grain patterns of the folded steel, mirroring the fluid grace of its namesake while ensuring the authentic dynamic balance inherent to historical steelwork.
Complementing the rigorous forging of the steel is the striking visual depth of its aged bronze fittings. The tsuba showcases a remarkable, fully sculpted design of intertwining serpents, featuring an exquisite time-worn patina that brings out the heavy relief of the scales. These rich, antique tones create a sophisticated contrast against the earthy brown handle wrap and the premium solid wood scabbard, which features a subtle, dark speckled finish. Integrated through heritage practices, the handle utilizes real rayskin over solid wood to ensure uncompromising structural stability. The Reija no Yaiba remains a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to the exacting standards of the classical forge.