Sea waves are unique in the duality of their existence. They are fleeting yet eternal with their ebb and flow. The sound of sea waves can invoke a serene calmness and relaxation or fear and mortal dread when violently stirred. In medieval Japan the “katana” was symbol of peace, power and order but when in the wrong hands could be used for chaos, death and destruction. Our Sea Wave Katana from Dragon King embody a similar duality in its existence. The placid blue saya conceals a rippling folded steel blade, forged and clay tempered in T10 and 9260 steels, featuring bo-hi (groove) collared by a silver hibaki and notched seppa. The hada and hamon mirror the silver turbulent waves depicted in the quality steel tsuba, kashira and fuchi. Silver and gold menuki contrast against the dark blue tsuka handle wrap, which is tightly bound over white same (ray skin). A high quality blue and white sageo complete the saya accented by buffalo horn kurikata and koiguchi. The Sea Wave Katana features another duality between being formidable weapon and a work of art.  Please Note.....The Sageo is blue only and does NOT have the white strips as pictured.
 
Overall: 40 3/8", 102.5cm
Blade Length: 27 5/8", 70cm
Handle Length: 11 1/2", 29cm
Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz, 935 grams
Sori: 7/8", 23mm
Blade Steel: T10 & 9260
Hrc Edge: 60
Hrc Back: 40

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.