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Shinku no Ryū Katana Sword (真紅の竜) – Crimson Dragon

£205.00

1060 Steel Balanced edge retention and durability.
full tangBlade running through the entire handle for maximum strength.

The Shinku no Ryū katana sword (真紅の竜, Crimson Dragon) carries the legend of imperial guardian dragons in every detail: a black 1060 steel blade with a genuine notare hamon, gilded tsuba engraved with a dragon, and blue-and-red silk ito wrapping a white rayskin tsuka. Power and honor, forged into a single blade.

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Shinku No Ryū Katana Sword (真紅の竜) – Crimson Dragon
Shinku no Ryū Katana Sword (真紅の竜) – Crimson Dragon
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Blade Material: No selection

1060 Steel
Blade colour: No selection

Black
Hamon: No selection

With Hamon
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Black lacquered wood with golden dragon
Sageo (下げ緒): No selection

Blue and red
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

Wood and faux white stingray leather
Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): No selection

Blue and red diamond pattern
Menuki (目貫): No selection

Gilded
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Gilded alloy cross with rounded edges and dragon
Fuchi (縁): No selection

Gilded alloy with engraved sea serpent
Kashira (頭): No selection

Black and gilded alloy with flowers
Habaki (鎺): No selection

Gilded and carved
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
Blade thickness (cm): No selection

0.7
Blade width (cm): No selection

3.2
Weight (kg): No selection

1.3
Package weight (kg): No selection

1.6

Shinku no Ryū Katana Sword: the Crimson Dragon Awakens

In the mythologies of the ancient East, the dragon was never merely a beast. It was a guardian, a force of nature suspended between destruction and protection, its will shaped entirely by the hand that commanded it. The Shinku no Ryū katana sword (真紅の竜) draws its name from this living legend: the Crimson Dragon, protector of imperial treasures, whose crimson hue speaks equally of blood shed in battle and the unbreakable honor of those who carried blades into it. This is not simply a katana. It is a declaration.

Shinku No Ryū Katana Sword (真紅の竜) – Crimson Dragon
Shinku No Ryū Katana Sword (真紅の竜) – Crimson Dragon

A Legend Forged in Steel and Lacquer

The Shinku no Ryū sword is built around a 1060 high-carbon steel blade forged using traditional swordsmith methods, finished in a dramatic near-black treatment. Against this darkness, the notare hamon rises in a continuous rolling wave along the full length of the cutting edge, a pattern of moderate, consistent amplitude that catches light with quiet authority. The chū-kissaki tip holds a clean yokote line and a ko-maru boshi, preserving the classical katana silhouette in every proportion. At 71 cm of blade and 103 cm overall, its presence is unambiguous.

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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Dragon on Every Surface

What elevates the Crimson Dragon beyond the reach of ordinary display pieces is the absolute thematic unity of its koshirae. The cast gold alloy tsuba presents a coiling ryū on both faces, its open jaws and scaled body wrapping the lobate guard in high relief against a dark antiqued ground. Gilded dragon menuki sit correctly positioned on either side of the tsuka, gripping the handle beneath the wrap. The fuchi continues the dragon mythology with engraved sea serpent relief work, while the black and gilded kashira closes the handle assembly with restrained floral accent. From tip to pommel, every fitting speaks the same language.

Black Lacquer, Gold Fire and Perfect Contrast

The tsuka is wrapped in a tight hineri-maki diamond pattern combining navy blue and red ito over a faux white stingray samegawa base, with consistent hishigami forms at each crossing maintaining precise diamond geometry along the full handle length. The blue and red braided sageo echoes the tsuka colors and completes the ensemble with cohesion. The black lacquered wooden saya, finished to a deep mirror gloss, carries a detailed gold dragon motif, scales, claws, whiskers, and flaming pearl all rendered with above-average precision for a piece of this tier. The gilded habaki ensures a firm, precise fit at the koiguchi. Together, blade, handle, and scabbard form a unified object of singular visual authority, one that commands attention the moment it enters a room, and holds it long after.

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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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