The Raiju Storm Dragon T10 Katana brings the fearsome imagery of the Raiju, the legendary storm beast of thunder and lightning in Japanese folklore. Its dragon-themed fittings, dramatic blade horimono engraving and carved dragon scabbard create a powerful and cohesive appearance that makes it an excellent choice for collectors seeking a striking focal point for their display or for target cutting.
The hand-forged 28 5/8-inch blade is crafted from tough T10 high carbon steel, which is known for excellent edge retention and durability, and is heat-treated for a combination of hardness and edge resilience. The blade is hand-honed to a keen edge and features a gorgeously embossed dragon horimono on a single side, creating a dramatic focal point that neatly blends with the carved dragon on the scabbard and the dragon-themed koshirae for a unified storm-dragon theme.
Despite its substantial construction, the Raiju Storm Dragon T10 Katana feels light, swift, and responsive in the hand, weighing just 2 lbs 4 oz and balancing approximately 5 1/4 inches forward of the tsuba. Its 28 5/8-inch blade and 10-inch grip provide the proportions of a full-size katana while maintaining the agile handling desirable for target cutting. The 10-inch wood tsuka features genuine white samegawa rayskin beneath a tightly wrapped hinerimaki-style ito, while the full-length katana tang is secured by two bamboo mekugi. It matched tsuba, fuchi and kashira hilt components are antiqued cast alloy The wooden saya features a textured black matte lacquer finish and a hand-carved dragon design that continues the imagery of the blade and koshirae, while its synthetic silk sageo and traditional fittings complete the presentation. The katana comes with a pair of sword bags, a manufacturer’s production certificate, a display stand, and a gift / presentation box for a complete presentation.
In Japanese folklore, the Raijū (雷獣), meaning “thunder beast,” is a supernatural creature associated with lightning, thunder, and the power of storms, it was sometimes depicted in a variety of form, including a dragon and the Raijū was believed to accompany the thunder god Raijin as he traveled across the sky. Its wild and unpredictable nature reflects the awe and danger of thunderstorms, while its connection to lightning gives it an aura of immense supernatural power. As a symbol, the Raijū can represent ferocity, speed, elemental strength, and the untamed forces of nature, making its imagery particularly striking in traditional Japanese art, tattoos, armor, and sword fittings.
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