{"product_id":"ryuki-katana","title":"Ryūki Katana 竜騎 - Clay-Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel Katana, Hand-Forged","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional Hand-Forged Full-Tang Clay-Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel Katana — Differentially Hardened \u0026amp; Hand-Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay-Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged Bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRayskin Over Solid Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMenuki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength with scabbard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.0 in (100 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength of the blade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.0 in (71 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength of the handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.4 in (29 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A celestial guardian, forged in the depths of the stars and the heat of the forge.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eRyūki 竜騎\u003c\/b\u003e—the Dragon Knight—is a celestial guardian manifest in steel, balancing elite craftsmanship 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 who seek a blade with distinct character, offering a visually stunning presence that embodies the spirit of a resilient protector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 enduring integrity 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementing 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 a 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 aesthetic standards of the classical forge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoonSwords Guild","offers":[{"title":"Without Engraving","offer_id":47092715651293,"sku":"KT42 S","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Engraving +$30","offer_id":47092715585757,"sku":"KT42 SE","price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2333\/7693\/files\/KT42-8.jpg?v=1776756265","url":"https:\/\/www.moonswords.com\/products\/ryuki-katana","provider":"MoonSwords Guild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}