Senshiken Katana Sword (戦士剣) – Warrior Sword Senshiken Katana Sword (戦士剣) – Warrior Sword £250.00
Byakuya Katana Sword (白夜) – White Night Byakuya Katana Sword (白夜) – White Night £215.00
-10% Code SPRING until 14/06/2026

Kōryūka Katana Sword (紅龍華) – Scarlet Dragon

£250.00

Damascus Steel Wavy pattern with balanced strength.
full tangBlade running through the entire handle for maximum strength.

The Kōryūka katana sword (紅龍華) draws its name from three kanji that together capture its essence: scarlet, dragon, and floral magnificence. Its Damascus steel blade traces undulating patterns evoking dragon scales, while the gilded brass tsuba bears an engraved dragon’s head and golden menuki echo the myth down to the grip. A sword where raw power and refined beauty share the same edge.

Add to Cart
Kōryūka Katana Sword (紅龍華) – Scarlet Dragon
Kōryūka Katana Sword (紅龍華) – Scarlet Dragon
£250.00

You need to enter less than 40 characters.

Latin or Japanese alphabet (40 characters maximum)

07 45 12 57 889 MON-FRI / 9am-6pm
How to choose a katana sword?
Secure payment
StripeVisaMastercardApple PayGoogle PayPayPalAmerican Express

Dedicated customer care

Complimentary shipping

Tracked delivery

Satisfaction guaranteed

Additional information

Blade Material: No selection

Damascus Steel
Blade colour: No selection

Steel
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Black and red lacquered wood with white stripes
Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

Black
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

Faux red stingray leather and wood
Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): No selection

Black braided diamond shape
Menuki (目貫): No selection

Golden dragon
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Magnificent round, golden brass guard engraved with a dragon's head
Fuchi (縁): No selection

Brushed copper
Kashira (頭): No selection

Brushed copper
Habaki (鎺): No selection

Brass with elegant kamon
Blade length (cm): No selection

71
Overall length including handle (cm): No selection

103
Length with scabbard (cm): No selection

105
Handle length (cm): No selection

26.5
Blade thickness (cm): No selection

0.7
Blade width (cm): No selection

3.2
Weight (kg): No selection

1.25
Package weight (kg): No selection

1.55

Kōryūka Katana Sword, Born of Shadow and Flame

Its name carries the weight of legend. Kōryūka (紅龍華) unites three kanji of singular force: Kō (紅), the deep scarlet of living fire; Ryū (龍), the dragon, eternal symbol of sovereign power in Japanese tradition; and Ka (華), the floral magnificence that softens raw strength into something sublime. This Kōryūka katana sword does not simply reference that mythology. It materializes it, in Damascus steel, in lacquered wood, in gilded brass, in every detail of a blade conceived where power and beauty are inseparable.

Kōryūka Katana Sword (紅龍華) – Scarlet Dragon
Kōryūka Katana Sword (紅龍華) – Scarlet Dragon

Damascus Steel, Forged in Tradition

The blade of the Kōryūka sword is forged using traditional swordsmith methods in pattern-welded Damascus steel, its surface alive with an itame-masame grain that flows like water caught at the edge of freezing. Alternating bright silver and deeper grey layers travel the full length of the shinogi-ji in tight, undulating bands, each one a visible record of iron and fire shaped under pressure. The two-zone finish, stone-polished body for maximum hada clarity and mirror-polished cutting edge, ensures this blade commands attention whether in motion or at rest on its mount.

Traditional Craftsmanship, Uncompromising Quality

A katana is more than a sword, it’s a symbol of precision, discipline, and Japanese heritage. Our katanas are crafted with respect for traditional sword-making standards, offering you a reliable, durable, and beautifully finished blade. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced collector, you’ll find the perfect katana for your needs.

Katana

Red Beneath Black, Fire Beneath Shadow

The koshirae of the Scarlet Dragon is conceived as a single visual statement. Vivid red-dyed samegawa, its pearlescent nodule texture reading clearly through every diamond window of the tight hineri-maki black cord wrap, turns the tsuka into a blade of contrast before the steel is even drawn. The lacquered wood saya answers in kind: black kuro-nuri bleeding into deep red aka-nuri across a gradual gradient, the entire surface scattered with white splatter lacquer that evokes a starfield or wind-carried ash above a fire. The black sageo grounds the ensemble. Taken together, this is a katana that does not wait to be noticed. It arrives, fully formed, the embodiment of power shaped into elegance, and it asks only to be held by someone equal to its presence.

The Dragon Wraps Every Detail

The round brass tsuba is cast in bold relief, its surface carved with waves and scrolling cloud formations and a dragon face and scale’s. The coordinated brass hardware set (tsuba, habaki, seppa, fuchi) carries matching kesho-yasuri decorative file lines and a mon roundel motif repeated across each fitting, a mark of deliberate, elevated consistency rarely found at this tier of production. The golden dragon menuki, positioned at the traditional offset points beneath the wrapping, anchor the grip with a detail that rewards the hand as much as the eye. The chū-kissaki, its yokote line crisp and precisely ground, completes a blade geometry that honors the classical shinogi-zukuri form with unmistakable care.

FAQ

We deliver in the United Kingdom.

We partner with UPS and EMS to provide you with reliable, high-quality shipping service.

Delivery is free on all orders placed on our site, with no minimum purchase required.

Once your order is validated, our team processes it within 24 business hours. Your order is then shipped within 1 to 15 business days. You will generally receive your package within 15 business days from your order date, though in some cases delivery may take up to 36 business days. Our katanas are forged by master swordsmiths in Longquan, China, a region with centuries of unrivalled blade-making heritage. Each katana is dispatched directly from our workshops, allowing us to deliver exceptional quality at an honest price. From the moment your order is placed, you will receive email updates so you can track your shipment every step of the way.

Every item undergoes rigorous quality checks before being shipped. Our team oversees each step of the process to ensure your order meets the highest standards.

If your package has not arrived within 36 business days from your order date, please contact us at contact@japanese-swords.co.uk and we will take care of it.

You have one hour after your order is confirmed to notify us of any address error by email. After this period, we cannot guarantee a correction. A misrouted package may result in incorrect delivery or a failed delivery attempt. We strongly encourage you to double-check your shipping information before confirming your order.

You have 30 days from receipt of your package to report a problem or request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned in its original, unused condition and will undergo a quality check. If the check is successful, the refund will be issued to your original payment method within a few business days.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet

Add a review
You must be logged in to post a review Log In
SKU: N/A Category:

Related products