While it is an attractive package, it is important to remember that this is functional art - not a purely decorative blade. Unlike most saya at this price point (which are made from the cheapest, usually poorly fitting, wood available), the next generation of PVC plastic saya fit like a glove, do not shrink or expand with changes in temperature and barometric pressure and are scratch and crack resistant - making these saya head and shoulders above any other saya on a sword at this kind of price point (not to mention, allows for a super clear and vibrant image that makes the art sword line even more alluring!). Something that isn't just 'bark' - but actually has some serious 'bite' to it if ever needed (after all, a purely decorative sword just doesn't have the same presence as a live blade, and the first question anyone who spies a decorative sword will ask 'is it real?'.)įor this particular piece, the focal point is the attractive and durable art saya (sheathe) with a traditional Japanese lacquering style ('Urushi-kei') depicting the 'Four Noble plants" (plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum), each with its valued characteristic, such as purity (orchid), uprightness (bamboo), and humility (chrysanthemum). ![]() While all the Katana swords in the Ryujin Art Sword series are primarily designed for display purposes - the 1045 carbon steel blades are well tempered and surprisingly strong (a well tempered 1045 carbon steel blade like this one is only slightly less durable than a 1060 carbon steel blade ) so that the end result is a true piece of sword art.
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