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Seikō Katana Sword (生江) – River of Life

£225.00

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

Some blades carry a philosophy within the steel. The Seikō katana sword, named for the kanji of life (生) and river (江), embodies that living current: a deep blue T10 steel blade forged using traditional swordsmith methods, a white lacquered saya painted with goldfish, and fittings of silver, gold, and brass unified by the quiet symbolism of water in eternal motion.

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Blade Material: No selection

T10 Steel
Blade colour: No selection

Blue
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

White grainy lacquered wood with goldfish fresco
Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

Blue
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

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

Blue diamond
Menuki (目貫): No selection

Golden Dragon
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Round, silver-plated and gold-plated alloy with fish symbols
Fuchi (縁): No selection

Silver and gold alloy with fish symbols
Kashira (頭): No selection

Silver and gold alloy with fish symbols
Habaki (鎺): No selection

Brushed brass with 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

The Seikō Katana Sword, Where Water Becomes Legend

生江. Two kanji, one vision: life flowing through the river, endlessly renewing what it touches. The Seikō katana sword was born from this philosophy, a blade that does not merely cut through space but moves through it the way a current moves through stone, with patience, with purpose, with inevitable beauty. From the deep midnight blue of the steel to the silver gleam of the saya, every element of this katana speaks the language of water, myth, and quiet mastery. This is not a sword you simply own. It is one you contemplate.

Seikō Katana Sword (生江) – River Of Life
Seikō Katana Sword (生江) – River Of Life

A Blade Forged in Deep Water

The Seikō sword is built around a T10 steel blade treated to achieve its signature deep navy finish, a midnight blue that shifts and shimmers with the light like the surface of a river at dusk. Along its length, a bold notare-gunome hamon traces a pattern of undulating waves and angular departures in high-contrast silver-white, flowing from the hamachi to the chū-kissaki with the restless energy of moving water. The shinogi-zukuri geometry is crisp and classical, the iori-mune spine cleanly finished, the moderate tori-zori curvature perfectly proportioned. Every line of this blade is composed with rare intentionality.

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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The Mountings, Myth Made Metal

The tsuba in silver and gold alloy features two golden fish with finely detailed scales, rising in sukashi openwork from a silver ground that ripples like the surface of water, an image caught in metal. The gilded habaki carries an engraved tomoe mon. The tsuka combines a deep navy hineri-maki diamond wrap over white ray skin, with gold menuki at traditional positions.

The River of Life in Every Detail

The saya of the Seikō katana sword is where the River of Life finds its most vivid expression. Its metallic silver lacquer finish, textured with a fine pebbled shimmer, serves as a living canvas for hand-painted koi fish in vivid red, orange, and gold, swimming through stylized lotus blossoms and wave forms rendered in the ink-wash tradition of sumi-e and nihonga. Paired with a blue sageo that echoes the blade and the navy ito, the saya completes a full-koshirae color unity that is rare at any production level: midnight blue, warm gold, bright white, and platinum silver, each element chosen not at random but as part of a single, sustained aesthetic vision. Displayed on a wall or rested across a stand, the Seikō does not decorate a room. It defines it.

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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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