Lotus Seed Katana

The Lotus Seed Katana by Dragon King brings together traditional Japanese sword aesthetics and the enduring symbolism of the lotus. From its beginnings beneath muddy water to the emergence of a clean blossom above the surface, the lotus has long represented transformation, renewal and the journey toward enlightenment. This theme gives the katana a distinctive character for collectors who appreciate a Japanese sword with meaning woven into every element of its design.

The lotus motif follows the complete cycle of the plant rather than focusing only on the familiar flower. As the blossom fades, its seeds mature and return to the earth, beginning the cycle again. Dragon King carries this idea through the fittings with copper seed accents and a finely detailed budding seed pod at the centre of the design. Silver dragonfly menuki provide a contrasting highlight against the violet cotton ito, while the gold and purple sageo continues the changing colour palette onto the deep, dark lacquered saya. Even the irregular midare hamon complements the theme, giving the blade a temper line that rises and falls rather than following a perfectly uniform path.

At the heart of the Lotus Seed Katana is a 27 1/2 inch forged T10 steel blade with a differentially hardened edge rated at approximately HRC 60 and a softer back at approximately HRC 40. The blade measures 6.5 mm thick at the guard and tapers to 4.3 mm toward the tip, with one inch of sori providing its traditional curvature. A 12 inch handle gives the sword an overall length of 41 1/4 inches, while its 2 lb 7 oz weight keeps the finished katana relatively light. Blackened fittings, copper seed details, silver accents and the rich violet wrapping complete a sword that rewards close inspection without becoming overly ornate. For the Japanese sword collector seeking a T10 steel katana with distinctive symbolism and an elegant presentation, the Lotus Seed Katana offers considerably more than its blade alone.

Collect The Set

A samurai wore two swords, the matching Lotus Seed Wakizashi is also available to complete your collection.