Dragon King – Spring Sakura Katana
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 39 7/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 7.7 oz
- Brand
- Dragon King
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Dragon King - Spring Sakura Katana
Vibrant and radiant, the beauty of the cherry blossoms is matched only by the short season of the blooms before they fall to the ground. In these blossoms the Samurai saw the idealized metaphor for the life of a samurai - a beautiful life and the envy of all at its height, but cut short at its apex he and his comrades would fall in battle, like the field-fallen blossoms on a chill twilight wind.
This Katana by Dragon King is the embodiment of Spring and the highlight of its season; the Sakura blossoms. This Katana manifests this motif with a highly detailed and well-formed cherry blossom tsuba matched with a red tsuka ito wrap. The blade is sharp and robust and well-worthy of battle - it is forged from 5160 high carbon steel with an edge hardness of 57 HRC and is designed to be well-suited to thorough cutting practice on soft and semi-hard targets without chipping the edge.
The habaki and seppa are silver and the tsuba is blackened stainless steel. The ito grip wrap is knotted over a wooden tsuka grip with inlaid genuine rayskin. The carved wood saya scabbard is coated in glossy black lacquer and finished with polished buffalo horn fittings and a sageo cord. A cloth sword bag is included.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Dragon King
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 39 7/8''
- Blade Length
- 28''
- Weight
- 2 lb 7.7 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/4''
- Thickness
- 6.7 mm - 4 mm
- Width
- 31.1 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 1/8''
- 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 made from? Common Question
5160 high carbon steel.
Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
Yes, it comes very sharp.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
Point of balance is about 5 1/4 inches from the guard, giving a responsive feel suitable for cutting practice.
Q What are the grip and scabbard materials? Common Question
Red cotton-style ito over a wooden tsuka with inlaid genuine rayskin; carved wood saya with glossy black lacquer and buffalo horn fittings and sageo cord.
Q What is the tsuba and fitting finish? Common Question
A blackened stainless steel cherry blossom tsuba with silver-colored habaki and seppa.
Q Is it suitable for cutting practice or reenactment? Common Question
Designed for cutting practice on soft and semi-hard targets; as a sharp katana it is not suitable for full-contact reenactment.
Q What are the dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 39 7/8 inches; blade length 28 inches; weight 2 lb 7.7 oz; blade width 31.1 mm; thickness tapers from 6.7 mm to 4 mm; grip length 10 1/8 inches.
Q What is the hardness or temper of the edge? Common Question
Edge hardness is approximately 57 HRC.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Made in China by Dragon King.
Q Does it include any accessories? Common Question
Includes a cloth sword bag.
Video
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Spring Sakura Katana Review and Test Cutting by Nikki - Dragon King #katana #samuraisword
Dragon King Spring Sakura Katana Review
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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