Dragon King – Autumn Leaf Katana – Blemished Grade
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- Every blade inspected before shipping
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 42 3/4''
- Weight
- 2 lb 10.7 oz
- Brand
- Dragon King
Overview
Dragon King - Autumn Leaf Katana - Blemished Grade
The Autumn Leaf Katana by Dragon King embodies the spirit of Autumn on its surface, but a closer inspection reveals a deeper layer of symbolism; the nature of duality. In Autumn months the leaves of the Ginkgo tree blaze in hues of yellow and orange and thus the tree is a popular choice for lining parks and garden pathways. The Ginkgo tree is an ancient species of tree - the oldest in the world - and its fan-like leaves are split in the middle, with one half mirroring the other. In Japanese culture this makes the leaves of the Gingko a physical representation of duality in a similar sense to the concept of Yin and Yang.
The detailed tsuba of this katana has three Gingko leaves in a circular arrangement and the menuki feature grasshoppers and crickets, the insects symbolize good fortune and their songs are heard by the Gingko tree in evening hours. The blade is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and its thick spine, chiseled geometric profile and through-hardened tempering make it an excellent sword for cutting soft and semi-hard targets without chipping the edge.
The tsuba is blackened stainless steel and the habaki and seppa are silver. The wooden tsuka is tightly knotted with brown ito over genuine rayskin. The saya scabbard is carved to fit from wood and is finished with a textured brown lacquer finish. Its fittings are polished buffalo horn and a sageo of knotted cord completes the scabbard. A cloth sword bag is included.
Please Note: The hue of the tsukamaki grip wrap and sageo cord may vary from what is pictured.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Dragon King
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 42 3/4''
- Blade Length
- 30 1/4''
- Weight
- 2 lb 10.7 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 6''
- Thickness
- 7.6 mm - 4 mm
- Width
- 31.8 mm
- Grip Length
- 11 3/16''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Katana
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade and how is it tempered? Common Question
5160 high carbon steel, through-hardened.
Q How does it feel in hand and where is the balance point? Common Question
It has a longer 30 1/4 inch blade with a point of balance about 6 inches from the guard, giving a steady cutter with good reach.
Q Is it suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Yes. It is listed as battle ready with a very sharp edge and is intended for soft to semi-hard targets.
Q What are the guard and fittings made of? Common Question
Blackened stainless steel tsuba with silver-colored habaki and seppa; polished buffalo horn saya fittings.
Q What is the handle construction? Common Question
Wooden tsuka with tight brown ito over genuine rayskin and insect-themed menuki.
Q What is the scabbard finish? Common Question
Wood saya with textured brown lacquer and a knotted sageo.
Q Does the design have cultural symbolism? Common Question
Yes. The tsuba features three ginkgo leaves representing duality; menuki depict grasshoppers and crickets symbolizing good fortune.
Q Where is it made? Common Question
China (manufacturer: Dragon King).
Q How should I care for it? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled, avoid hard targets, and periodically check the tsuka-ito and fittings for tightness.
Q Is sharpening or color variation mentioned? Common Question
Comes very sharp; note that the hue of the tsukamaki and sageo may vary from photos.
Video
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Autumn Leaf Katana | Kult of Athena | Review and Cut Test
The Maker
Dragon King
Based in Dalian, China, the sword master behind Dragon King has made a name for themselves among collectors. Their extremely desirable swords prioritize function while also celebrating heritage, detail and decoration.
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