Ryu Shinken

A slightly shorter Katana compared to our standard sized katana. The "Ko" in "Ko-katana" means short. Still a normal sized sword, just not as long as some of the larger sizes. 

Our handmade Black Dragon III katana has a fully tempered, polished and sharpened carbon steel blade. It features a beautiful bo-hi (blood groove) on a time tested shinogi-zukuri blade profile...

Our handmade Black Dragon tanto has a fully tempered, polished and sharpened carbon steel blade. It features a beautiful bo-hi (blood groove) on a time tested shinogi-zukuri blade profile. 

In Japanese mythology there is a story of a koi. Who, where all others had given up, persevered swimming up a waterfall. As a reward this koi was turned into a dragon by the gods. This legend is seen...

The chrysanthemum, or "kiku" in Japanese, is the national flower of Japan. Representing longevity, rejuvenation, and nobility. It is often depicted in art, literature, and even on the Imperial Seal...

Ryujin means "heavenly dragon" in Japanese. The symbolism of this legendary creature and the great sky above are themes found throughout Japanese culture and folklore. As presented here in this...

THIS IS A SECONDS GRADE ITEM. REFER TO SUPPLEMENTARY PHOTO/S MARKED WITH "CHECKED CIRCLE", OF ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE. - Studio photos / original description are noted for reference only. The...

Please Note: This is a seconds grade item. Refer to supplementary photos marked with a "checked circle" for the actual item for sale. Studio photos and original description are for reference only...

Please Note: This is a seconds grade item. Refer to supplementary photos marked with a "checked circle" for the actual item for sale. Studio photos and original description are for reference only...

Please Note: This is a seconds grade item. Refer to supplementary photos marked with a "checked circle" for the actual item for sale. Studio photos and original description are for reference only...

THIS IS A SECONDS GRADE ITEM. REFER TO SUPPLEMENTARY PHOTO/S MARKED WITH "CHECKED CIRCLE", OF ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE. - Studio photos / original description are noted for reference only. The...

THIS IS A SECONDS GRADE ITEM. REFER TO SUPPLEMENTARY PHOTO/S MARKED WITH "CHECKED CIRCLE", OF ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE. - Studio photos / original description are noted for reference only. The...