Fuku Riu Katana

Fuku Riu Katana sword from the Tatsu Collection – Dragons of the East

Throughout Japanese history, dragons have always been an essential component in Japan.  This collection was created to commemorate several of the most well known dragons evident in Japanese lore. Paul Chen’s Forge and also creative designers have produced an exceptional series with this sword collection. Not just a completely unique concept, but one off swords never previously tried within this style.

Fuku – Riu  – Is the Japanese Dragon of Good Luck

There isnt much known about the Fuku-Riu.  However it is said,  that if you see this dragon good fortune in addition to luck will shortly follow the beholder.  The dragon is frequently portrayed ascending sky-ward, an indicator of success in a lot of areas.  The creators have portrayed this kind of ascension within the Tsuba of the Fuku-Riu.  One additional indication of good luck plus prosperity is the actual pearl being held by the dragon. The style and design of this particular tsuba is a 1st for Paul Chen who isof course a  master sword maker plus it is  unique to this Tatra collection.  The saya style and design is also exclusive to the series since it is a black-green combination, green being the color related in Japanese heritage with good luck.  The Fuku-Riu dragon is uncommon within the materials of Japanese historical past however still an essential and fundamental component of the Tatsu Collection as well as a appropriate first for this series.

Each one of the Fuku-Riu swords blades are hand-forged as well as folded from K120C powder steel.  The katana  blade form is in the style of Unokubi-Zukuri, Half blood grove plus a re-enforced Kissaki.  There is no bo-hi on the wakizashi.  Specific to this particular line as well as a very first for the forge is that the saya is actually a combination of black and green polished lacquer. The creators have applied good quality ray skin on the actual tsuka of the katana and wakizashi.  Also there is a in depth detailed depiction of the Fuku-Riu dragon possessing a smoky agate “pearl”on the tsuba of the katana daisho which has been  crafted in traditional blackened iron.  The kashira and fuchi are also of blackened iron.  The kashira represents a dragon claw also holding an agate “pearl”. This particular pearl has been set so that it’s totally free to turn inside the claw, yet yet another very first for the forge.

Specifications – Katana Sword

Limited Edition: Total of 150  worldwide

Blade Length: 28 inches

Tsuka: 12 inches

Blade Steel: Forged Folded K120C powder steel

Blade Style: Unokubi Zukuri

Fittings: Blackened iron

Saya: Wood, finished in a blend of black and green polished lacquer.

Tsuka: Black japanese silk tsuka-ito with white same, traditional wrap

Fuku Riu Katana Comes With Limited Edition Certificate

Maintence Kit Provided

Please Note: Proportions could differ slightly from piece to piece since each one is hand forged