The Musashi Raijin Katana Sword boasts a few very flavorful details. Upon first looking at the Musashi Raijin Katana you notice the saya is intricately finished and detailed adding a very unique look to the Samurai Sword. Especially if you are an avid collector that chooses to solely display these fine Japanese Swords for their artistry alone. Just a quick fact for you, Raijin actually means God of Thunder and Lightning in Japanese mythology. His name is derived from the Japanese words rai (雷, meaning thunder) and shin (神, god). He is typically depicted as a demon beating drums to create thunder, usually with the symbol tomoe drawn in the drums. As you will see the tsuba, and saya have the Raijin pictured on them, thus the name Musashi Raijin Katana. Purchase this fantastic Japanese Sword today and add to your collection!
Musashi Raijin Katana Sword Features:
Hand forged 1045 carbon steel blade with bo hi, 55HRC blade with a stunning hamon created during the water temper process, hand sharpened, brass Raijin tsuba, fuchi and fuchi- kashira, black cotton and authentic rayskin wrapped tsuka (double pegged), black lacquered saya with hand painted Raijin motif, fully functional, comes with Serialized certificate, sword bag and embroidered sword box!
Measurements:
Blade: 27", tsuka: 10 3/4", overall: 39", weight: 2.33 lbs
