Katana “Raiu”

Experience the formidable “Raiu” samurai sword, named after the “Thunderstorm” in Japan. This premium Japanese katana is crafted from clay-tempered 1095 carbon steel, featuring a genuine hamon, and hand-forged using traditional techniques. It comes with a striking black saya, enhanced with buffalo horn accents and made from genuine hardwood.

The blade stands out for its enduring sharpness, thanks to differential hardening and meticulous sharpening with genuine Japanese waterstones. Wrapped in real ray skin, the handle provides a secure grip, complemented by its tightly bound Japanese silk.

With its exceptional performance, sleek aesthetics, and elegant brass fittings, the “Raiu” offers outstanding value as a premium katana, perfect for both practitioners of Tameshigiri and collectors alike.

“After the rain, the earth becomes hard.” (Japanese proverb)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in genuine ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Brass
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with polyester
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, ishime (water drops), buffalo horn,
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Polyester
• Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Blade

• Material: 1095 carbon steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: No
• Full-tang: Yes
• Sand-polished: Yes
• Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: Yes
• Bo-hi (blood groove): No
• Blade length: 28 inches (71 cm)
• Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
• Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
• Hardness: 50 – 58 HRC