SPECIFICATIONS Blade color - Material Clay-Tempered T10 Steel Guard (Tsuba 鍔) Aged Bronze Scabbard (Saya 鞘) Solid Wood Handle (Tsuka 柄) Imitation 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 descending dragon, a shadow of strength and precision." The "Kōryū" (降龍)—Descending Dragon—stands as an exceptional achievement of traditional steel forging. It is a peerless exploration of material depth and bold, commanding form, brought to life through generational expertise at the anvil. This piece harmonizes a sleek, shadowed aesthetic with the complex physical properties of T10 steel, resulting in a forged work of unparalleled structural beauty. The physical integrity of the piece is defined by rigorous, classical forging methods. Through traditional clay-tempering, a striking, naturally occurring hamon—a highly visible, undulating wave—emerges along the steel profile. This characteristic ensures the authentic dynamic balance and resilient properties inherent to historical steelwork, allowing the piece to handle with a natural, unyielding fluidity. Complementing the rigorous forging of the steel is the visual elegance of its aged bronze fittings. The tsuba and pommel showcase an exquisite, time-worn patina that brings out the deep, sculptural relief of their traditional motifs. These rich, antique tones create a sophisticated contrast against the deep black handle wrap and the sturdy solid wood scabbard, which is elevated by a striking, golden descending dragon motif. Integrated through heritage practices, the handle utilizes imitation rayskin over solid wood to ensure uncompromising structural stability. The Kōryū remains a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to the exacting standards of the classical forge.
