SPECIFICATIONS
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| Blade color |
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| Material |
Clay-Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel |
| Guard (Tsuba 鍔) |
Aged Bronze |
| Scabbard (Saya 鞘) |
Solid Wood |
| Handle (Tsuka 柄) |
Imitation Rayskin Over Solid Wood |
| Menuki |
Bronze |
DIMENSIONS
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| Length with scabbard |
39.0 in (100 cm) |
| Length of the blade |
28.0 in (71 cm) |
| Length of the handle |
11.4 in (29 cm) |
"A celestial guardian, forged in the depths of the stars and the heat of the forge."
The Ryūki 竜騎—the Dragon Knight—is a celestial guardian manifest in steel, balancing elite performance with a bold, mythic presentation. Drawing inspiration from the depths of the stars and the heat of the forge, this piece harmonizes a vibrant blue aesthetic with the aged warmth of traditional bronze fittings. It is designed for collectors and practitioners who seek a blade with distinct character, offering a visually stunning presence that embodies the spirit of a resilient protector.
The structural foundation of this work is established through the manual forging of 1095 High-Carbon Steel, a material selected for its exceptional purity and resilience. Through the traditional method of clay-tempering, the steel undergoes a natural internal transformation that orchestrates a dual-density architecture: a high-density edge for professional-grade hardness and a flexible, shock-absorbing spine. This thermal process manifests in a highly visible, authentic Hamon—a permanent testament to the piece’s disciplined heat treatment and superior structural balance.
Complementing the refined steel is the visual elegance of the aged bronze Tsuba, which anchors the celestial theme with historical texture and antique weight. Every component reflects a commitment to structural stability, where the Tsuka is built from an imitation rayskin foundation over solid wood, secured with a vibrant blue cord wrap and anchored by traditional Mekugi pins. Housed in a solid wood Saya featuring a unique speckled blue finish that flows into the hilt assembly, the Ryūki remains a unified tribute to the mechanical principles and aesthetic standards of the classical forge.