Reija no Yaiba Katana 霊蛇の刃 - Clay-Tempered Damascus Steel, Hand-Forged

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Traditional Hand-Forged Full-Tang Clay-Tempered Damascus Steel Katana SPECIFICATIONS Blade color - Material Clay-Tempered Damascus Steel Guard (Tsuba 鍔) Aged Bronze Scabbard (Saya 鞘) Solid Wood Handle (Tsuka 柄) Real Rayskin Over Solid Wood Menuki Aged Bronze DIMENSIONS Length with scabbard 39.0 in (100 cm) Length of the blade 27.95 in (71 cm) Length of the handle 12.6 in (32 cm) "The spirit serpent strikes, a fluid dance of shadow and steel." The "Reija no Yaiba" (霊蛇)—Spirit Serpent—stands as an exceptional achievement of traditional steel forging. Designed for those who value profound material depth and historical form, this piece is a peerless masterwork born from the exacting hammer of a master smith. It harmonizes a dramatic, fluid aesthetic with the complex physical properties of folded Damascus steel, resulting in a forged achievement of unparalleled structural beauty. The physical integrity of the piece is defined by rigorous, classical forging methods. Through traditional clay-tempering, a bold, naturally occurring hamon—a highly visible, undulating wave—emerges along the steel profile. This specialized thermal treatment perfectly highlights the intricate, rippling grain patterns of the folded steel, mirroring the fluid grace of its namesake while ensuring the authentic dynamic balance inherent to historical steelwork. Complementing the rigorous forging of the steel is the striking visual depth of its aged bronze fittings. The tsuba showcases a remarkable, fully sculpted design of intertwining serpents, featuring an exquisite time-worn patina that brings out the heavy relief of the scales. These rich, antique tones create a sophisticated contrast against the earthy brown handle wrap and the premium solid wood scabbard, which features a subtle, dark speckled finish. Integrated through heritage practices, the handle utilizes real rayskin over solid wood to ensure uncompromising structural stability. The Reija no Yaiba remains a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to the exacting standards of the classical forge. Show more