{"product_id":"ryujin-clay-tempered-hand-forged-katana","title":"\"Ryujin\" Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katana","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNamed for the Dragon God of the sea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome swords need a story invented around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyujin arrived with one already painted across its saya.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNamed after \u003cstrong\u003eRyūjin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary dragon deity of the sea in Japanese mythology, this hand-forged katana brings together two of the most powerful symbols in Japanese folklore: \u003cstrong\u003ethe dragon and the ocean\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd bloody hell, does it look good doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe gloss-black saya is decorated with a sweeping \u003cstrong\u003egolden dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it's the upper section that makes this sword something genuinely unusual. Deep blue gives way to a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ewhite foaming-wave effect\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost like sea spray crashing across the scabbard. Against the black lacquer and gold dragon beneath, it creates a design that reveals more detail the longer you look at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe fittings continue the theme beautifully. An antiqued, intricately sculpted \u003cstrong\u003edragon tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e sits behind a traditional black-wrapped tsuka over white same-style panels, while subtle gold accents tie everything back into the saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd underneath all that decoration is a blade worthy of the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRyujin features a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine hand-forged steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally \u003cstrong\u003eclay tempered\u003c\/strong\u003e to create differential hardening and a \u003cstrong\u003enatural hamon within the steel itself\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sweeping temper line is wonderfully visible along the polished blade, giving each sword the individual character that simply can't be replicated with a printed cosmetic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Ryujin stands apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🐉 \u003cstrong\u003eNamed for Ryūjin, the legendary Japanese Dragon God of the sea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine hand-forged steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with serious collector presence\u003cbr\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally clay tempered\u003c\/strong\u003e for differential hardening and a \u003cstrong\u003ereal natural hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular blue-and-white sea-foam saya detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e creates the appearance of crashing waves\u003cbr\u003e🐲 \u003cstrong\u003eGolden dragon artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e sweeps dramatically across the gloss-black scabbard\u003cbr\u003e⚔️ \u003cstrong\u003eOrnate dragon tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the mythological theme right through the sword\u003cbr\u003e⚫ \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional black tsuka wrap over contrasting white panels\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the handle beautifully restrained\u003cbr\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eBlack, blue, white and gold colour palette\u003c\/strong\u003e that somehow manages to be elaborate without becoming gaudy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is exactly the sort of original katana we love finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLook at it from one end and you see the \u003cstrong\u003edragon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLook at it from the other and you see the \u003cstrong\u003esea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDraw the blade and you get the craftsmanship underneath both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon. Ocean. Steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyujin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🇬🇧 \u003cstrong\u003eFast UK shipping — no customs, no angry sea gods, no nonsense.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis katana is a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional, hand-forged blade\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by Bushido artistry created for collectors with an appreciation for Japanese sword craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from \u003cstrong\u003e1045 HCS and clay tempered\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditionally hand-forged katana, produced using established traditional forging techniques and supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic manufacture. Qualifies for exemption under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 as a traditionally hand-crafted item of cultural and historic interest. This item is intended for display and collection only and is not designed for combat or practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔞 \u003cstrong\u003eSold to adults aged 18+ only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. \u003cstrong\u003eStrict age verification applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional hand-forged katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1045 HCS Clay Tempered blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpened edge as part of traditional finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate length 105cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes saya (scabbard) and fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003ecollection or display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is sold to adults aged \u003cstrong\u003e18 years and over\u003c\/strong\u003e. By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis katana is supplied as a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional hand-crafted blade\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003enot sold for self-defence or unlawful use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers are responsible for \u003cstrong\u003esafe handling and secure storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwnership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Sword Stall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58413628096899,"sku":"VX221897-HA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5815\/0302\/files\/P1090259.jpg?v=1790239883","url":"https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/products\/ryujin-clay-tempered-hand-forged-katana","provider":"The Sword Stall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}