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Ryujin — Hand-Forged Japanese Katana 1095 Folded Steel Rayskin Handle
AUD A$811.99
Hand-forged Japanese katana with folded 1095 carbon steel blade displaying visible grain patterns and genuine rayskin tsuka.
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Specs
- Blade Material
- 1095 Folded Carbon Steel
- Handle Material
- Ray Skin & Silk Ito
- Blade Length
- 71cm
- Total Length
- 104cm
- Weight
- 1.15kg
- Steel Hardness
- 60 HRC
- Blade Finish
- Hand-Polished
Description
The Ryujin folded steel Japanese katana is forged from 1095 high-carbon steel that has been repeatedly folded to create visible layers in the blade — a technique that both refines the steel and produces the mesmerising hada grain patterns prized by collectors. The 71cm blade is hand-polished to reveal the folded pattern, while genuine rayskin under silk ito creates a tsuka worthy of this nihonto-inspired masterpiece.
**Layers of Living History**
Tilt the blade toward the light and watch the folded grain patterns emerge — swirling, flowing lines within the steel that trace the path of the hammer across dozens of folds. In your hands, this katana carries the meditative weight of a blade that was forged slowly and deliberately, each layer a conversation between smith and steel.
**The Art of Folding Steel**
Steel folding is the cornerstone of traditional Japanese swordmaking — each fold doubles the layers, refining the carbon distribution and creating the organic grain patterns known as hada. Ryujin's smiths fold 1095 carbon steel by hand, producing thousands of layers before forging the final blade shape. The result is steel that is both structurally superior and visually alive with pattern.
Looking After Your Blade
Keep your blade in top nick. Give it a rinse and dry after each use to stop corrosion. Every now and then, rub a thin coat of mineral oil along the blade. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing rod at a steady angle. Store it in a sheath, knife roll, or on a magnetic strip — never chucked loose in a drawer. For carbon and Damascus steel, give it a wipe after cutting acidic foods. For folding knives, clean out the pivot and pop a drop of lubricant in to keep it opening smoothly.
