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Raikaryū Katana Sword (雷竜) – Thunder Dragon

£240.00

T10 Steel High hardness and excellent cutting performance.
full tangBlade running through the entire handle for maximum strength.

The Raikaryū katana sword (雷竜) channels the mythological union of “Rai,” lightning, and “Ryū,” the dragon: a T10 high-carbon steel blade finished in storm-black, a gold-carved dragon tsuba, brass habaki, and a lacquered saya bearing a dragon fresco. Raw power, refined into a single blade.

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Raikaryū Katana Sword (雷竜) – Thunder Dragon
Raikaryū Katana Sword (雷竜) – Thunder Dragon
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Blade Material: No selection

T10 Steel
Blade colour: No selection

Black Steel
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Gray and black lacquered wood with dragon fresco
Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

Black
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

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

Black diamond
Menuki (目貫): No selection

Black dragon
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Black alloy ring with a golden dragon around the guard
Fuchi (縁): No selection

Black sculpted alloy
Kashira (頭): No selection

Black sculpted alloy
Habaki (鎺): No selection

Golden brass with black motifs
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

The Raikaryū Katana Sword, Where Lightning Meets the Dragon

In Japanese mythology, two forces stand above all others: Rai (雷), the lightning that splits the heavens, and Ryū (竜), the ancient dragon sovereign of the elements. The Raikaryū katana sword is their union made steel, a blade that does not merely reference this duality but embodies it across every surface, every fitting, every carefully composed detail. From the blackened spine etched with storm-born motifs to the coiling golden dragon crowned upon the tsuba, this is a katana built to command presence, on a wall, in hand, or simply in the room.

Raikaryū Katana Sword (雷竜) – Thunder Dragon
Raikaryū Katana Sword (雷竜) – Thunder Dragon

A Blade Carved from Myth

The Raikaryū sword carries a bold lightning-and-thorned-vine etching, tracing the path of the storm along the spine. The saya reveals an elaborate multi-dragon pictorial scene, figures rising through clouds and flame in dynamic, almost living composition. Forged using traditional swordsmith methods in black T10 steel, sharpened or unsharpened at your choice, with a full tang and a kuro-migaki two-tone finish, this blade fuses mythological ambition with genuine craft discipline.

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.

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A Koshirae That Tells One Story

The sculptural takabori-style tsuba presents a dynamic dragon-and-cloud relief in blackened alloy, its coiling body and flowing details selectively highlighted in gold-tone brass accent, a level of detail exceptional at any tier. The ornate brass habaki, engraved with a geometric kikko tortoiseshell pattern, elevates a component that most production swords leave entirely plain. The black tsuka-ito, wrapped in a precise hineri-maki diamond pattern over faux black stingray samegawa, unifies the handle in a single dark, purposeful aesthetic, completed by a matched fuchi-kashira set in blackened metal, cloud-and-wave relief at the fuchi, and a sculptural dragon or shishi head at the kashira. The gray and black lacquered wooden saya, adorned with a dragon fresco, transforms the scabbard into a final canvas, so that even sheathed, the Raikaryū is already making its statement.

Steel, Shadow, and Gold

The blade geometry of the Raikaryū katana is built on the most enduring katana form: a shinogi-zukuri cross-section with a high shinogi ridge that catches light at every angle, a moderate tori-zori curvature that delivers an authentic draw feel, and a balanced chū-kissaki medium point with a clean, well-defined yokote. The absence of a fuller (mu-hi) is a deliberate choice, giving the decorative artwork an uninterrupted canvas across the full blade width. The deep chemical blackening on the upper faces dissolves into a high-polish mirror edge, a contrast that makes the Thunder Dragon motif visible from across a room.

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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.

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