Katana – Black Dragon Engraved Manganese Steel Battle-Ready Blade | Ryuo Shienmaryu

【Overview】

This katana, part of the Ryuo series, features a blackened manganese steel blade engraved with a powerful dragon motif. Designed for collectors and practitioners who prioritize durability and visual impact, it combines aggressive aesthetics with exceptional toughness and real-world cutting capability.

【Blade & Craftsmanship】

The blade is hand-forged from high-performance manganese steel, a material renowned for its outstanding impact resistance and flexibility.

A deep blackened finish is applied to the blade surface, followed by precision dragon engravings that enhance both texture and presence.

The cutting edge is meticulously hand-sharpened, ensuring reliable sharpness suitable for practical cutting use.

【Design & Mountings】

The tsuba features a dual-tone dragon design, reinforcing the sword’s commanding and battle-ready character.

The habaki and seppa are crafted from solid copper with black plating and engraved detailing, providing both structural durability and a cohesive dark aesthetic across the mountings.

【Handle & Saya】

The saya is made from natural hardwood and finished with an exclusive coating developed specifically for the Ryuo series.

Its bold finish complements the blackened blade, creating a unified and authoritative overall appearance.

【Performance】

This katana delivers exceptional sharpness, capable of cleanly cutting water-filled bottles and tatami mats.

Its defining characteristic is extreme toughness—thanks to manganese steel’s elasticity, the blade can bend up to 90 degrees and return to true, making it highly resistant to bending or breakage during demanding use.

【Specifications】

Overall length: 103 cm (40.6 in)

Blade length: 72 cm (28.3 in)

Handle length: 26 cm (10.2 in)

Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in)

Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)

Total weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lb)

Net weight: 0.9 kg (1.98 lb)

【Usage & Gift】

Ideal for collectors, martial arts practice, fitness cutting, self-defense training, and interior display.

The black dragon–engraved blade makes this katana a striking and memorable gift for enthusiasts seeking both power and presence.