Differentially Tempered Spring Sakura Samurai Katana by Popular Demand

The sakura,  or cherry blossom,  explodes brilliantly and gorgeously in the Spring but soon falls.  History teaches us there was no greater glory for a samurai warrior than to fall in battle in a field of scattered cherry blossoms.  Our Spring Sakura Katana represents this beautiful Japanese metaphor of the transience of life.  The blackened fuchi,  kashira and ornate stainless cherry blossom tsuba accent the beatutifullu polish and differentially tempered 27 1/4"  blade, now with the HRC 60 edge and the HRC 40 back.

Contrasted by the crimson tsuka-ito  (handle wrap),  the white same (ray skin) on the wood core handle, the notched seppa  (spacers),  silver habaki  (blade collar)  and the cherry blossom menuki  (handle ornaments),  represent the only vivid aspects of this sobering piece.  The black lacquered saya  (scabbard)  features a buffalo horn rimmed koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and a wooden kurikata (knob) with a black sageo (cord). 

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About Dragon King

The famed artisans of Dalian have returned to show to the sword world what quality, craftsmanship and ingenuity can produce under the superlative leadership of a true avant-gardist. By the guidance of master designer, Frenchie Jin, the next generation of cutlery enthusiasts will taste the steel of the fabled golden age of swords. 

Ever the student of the arts, Frenchie Jin combined the processes of contemporary mechanical construction and modern science with the classic arts, ancient aesthetics and philosophical imagery to produce many of the legendary pieces known today. Having designed over 600 different cold weapons in his 20-year career, to say that he and his team have mastered and advanced their craft would be an understatement. 

The Dragon King brand does not represent a company that just manufactures products but embodies a group of artisans who have been adeptly trained to duplicate ancient skillsets that can't be automated by machines on an assembly line. Not every blade that is forged becomes a sword. Not every casting that is poured becomes a component of a greater piece. The goal for improvement and innovation starts every day under Frenchie's guidance. 

Not confining their talents to sword making alone, the Dragon King team plies their abilities also to the production of knives, jewelry and other high end art-crafts. And not just in steel alone, these artisans craft wood and leather among many other materials and alloys.  Our journey together has only begun, but the fruits of that labor are coming to bear.

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