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) |
"Where the mountain touches the sky, the dragon stirs in the mist."
The "Fumoto no Unryū" (麓の雲龍)—Cloud Dragon at the Foothills—stands as a crowning achievement of masterful smithing. It is a peerless exploration of material depth and historical form, brought to life through the time-honored discipline of the hammer and anvil. This piece harmonizes striking, deep blue components with the complex physical properties of folded Damascus steel, resulting in a forged work of unparalleled structural beauty.
The physical integrity of the piece is defined by the classical clay-tempering technique. By selectively insulating the 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—born of precise, generational forging—ensures the authentic dynamic equilibrium of historical prototypes, while naturally yielding the intricate, flowing grain patterns that echo mist swirling around a mountain peak.
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 cloud dragon motifs. The rich, antique tones of the bronze create a sophisticated, museum-quality contrast against the deep blue handle wrap and marbled solid wood scabbard. Integrated through heritage practices, the handle utilizes real rayskin over solid wood, ensuring the Fumoto no Unryū stands as a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to classical design and master craftmanship.