Lotus Seed Katana

Forged T10 steel blade Features an irregular hamon line Powerful physically and metaphorically without being audacious in design Item: SD35270   Overall: 41 1/4"Blade Length: 27 1/2"Handle Length: 12 3/8"Weight: 2 lbs 4 ozThickness at Guard: .27"Thickness at Tip: .18"Sori: 5/8"Hrc Edge: 60Hrc Back: 40   A beautiful symbol of the circular journey of enlightenment,  the lotus seed starts its life in the muck before growing in to a stalk to emerge from the muddy water to blossom.  As the bloom fades, the maturing seeds fall back in to the mud to continue the cycle of rebirth,  which is so beautifully depicted in our Lotus Seed Daisho set from Dragon King.  Like the lotus blossom,  the Lotus Seed Katana transitions from various shades of violet from the wrapped cotton ito (handle wrap) to the gold and purple sageo (cord) on the smooth deep, dark lacquered saya. Copper seeds accent the blackened furniture throughout the handle.  The immaculately detailed budding seed pod following the she