{"product_id":"kodairyu-venerable-dragon-clay-tempered-hand-forged-katana","title":"\"Kodairyu - Venerable Dragon\" Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katana","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ancient dragon does not need to roar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWell, this one isn't exactly shy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKodairyu\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the elegance of a traditionally styled katana and wraps it in some absolutely spectacular dragon work. From the sculpted creature coiling around the tsuka to the deep blood-red lacquer of the saya, virtually every part of this sword rewards a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eKodairyu\u003c\/strong\u003e evokes the idea of an \u003cstrong\u003eancient dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e — and looking at it, there really wasn't anything else we could call it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe centrepiece is that extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eblack textured tsuka\u003c\/strong\u003e, completely abandoning the conventional wrap in favour of a richly sculpted surface dominated by a three-dimensional dragon. Its body coils around the grip, claws seemingly gripping the sword itself, while the antiqued gold and silver-toned finish picks out every scale, horn and detail. Even the kashira gets its own fiery red accent, like a single glowing dragon's eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThen there's the saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinished in a gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003edeep crimson lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's deliberately much cleaner than the handle, decorated with tiny gold blossom details and tied with a broad black sageo. That restraint is exactly what the sword needs — giving the extravagant dragon work somewhere to breathe rather than turning the whole thing into a Christmas tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd behind all that ornamentation sits the important bit: a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine hand-forged, clay-tempered steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional clay tempering creates differential hardening through the blade and produces a \u003cstrong\u003enatural hamon within the steel itself\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's proper sword-making craftsmanship underneath a design that is anything but ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Kodairyu stands apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🐉 \u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular three-dimensional dragon tsuka\u003c\/strong\u003e with incredible sculpted scale, claw and head detailing\u003cbr\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine hand-forged steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e for 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\u003eDeep crimson lacquered saya\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a beautiful contrast with the darker handle\u003cbr\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eSubtle gold blossom details\u003c\/strong\u003e decorate the saya without overpowering the design\u003cbr\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eAntiqued gold and silver-toned fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e give the dragon an aged, almost mythical appearance\u003cbr\u003e🔴 \u003cstrong\u003eRed jewel-style kashira detail\u003c\/strong\u003e provides one final flash of colour\u003cbr\u003e⚔️ \u003cstrong\u003eOrnate sculpted tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the detailing right through from blade to handle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's a lovely balance to this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe saya is elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe blade is traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd the handle has a \u003cstrong\u003ebloody great dragon wrapped around it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSometimes restraint is overrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKodairyu. The Ancient Dragon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHand-forged. Clay tempered. And spectacularly overqualified for simply sitting on a sword stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🇬🇧 \u003cstrong\u003eFast UK shipping — no customs, no awakening ancient dragons, no nonsense.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis katana is a traditional, hand-forged blade, created for collectors with an appreciation for Japanese sword craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForged from high carbon steel using clay tempering, it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional hand-forged katana\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1060 HCS clay tempered blade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharpened edge as part of traditional finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-tang construction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes saya (scabbard) and fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003ecollection or display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomers are responsible for \u003cstrong\u003esafe handling and secure storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwnership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Sword Stall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55101697196370,"sku":"VX221881-HA","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7039\/1890\/files\/P1090234.jpg?v=1792166521","url":"https:\/\/tophatters.co\/products\/kodairyu-venerable-dragon-clay-tempered-hand-forged-katana","provider":"Tophatter's Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}