War Horse Katana

The War Horse Katana captures the power of a battlefield charge, thousands of hooves striking the earth, shaking both sky and ground as conflict draws near. Its colors may recall tranquility, with emerald green and deep ocean blue, but within lies a blade of unforgiving sharpness. This katana embodies the contrast between beauty and destruction, a theme that echoes through every detail of its design.

History in Symbol and Steel

In Japanese tradition, the horse symbolized speed, power, and the tide of war itself. Dragon King has woven this symbolism throughout the War Horse Katana. The blackened tsuba depicts riderless steeds, evoking the tragedies of battle. The silver menuki honour the Tokugawa and Oda clans, while the fuchi and kashira carry the symbols of the Takeda and Mori. Each fitting tells the story of Japan’s warring states, where alliances shifted and warriors rode toward both glory and ruin.

Details of the War Horse Katana

The hand forged 1566 steel blade is clay tempered in the traditional manner, producing a distinctive hamon and a mirror polished shinogi-ji. Its hardness is finely balanced: HRC 60 at the edge for cutting performance and HRC 40 along the back for resilience. The 28” blade is mounted with a striking emerald green tsuka-ito over white same ray skin, paired with a deep blue saya bound in a matching sageo. Both tragic and beautiful, the War Horse Katana is a sword forged for collectors who appreciate symbolism as much as steel, and practitioners seeking a battle ready edge.