Raiju 雷鷲 [The Thunder Eagle]

The Katana of the Taicho

Featuring the Akado Gekken Blade with Premium Fittings

Proven in battle as a soldier and leader, the taicho is a samurai captain, and the spoils of war and the respect of superiors and subordinates alike shine through in this fine sword. As a result, this katana is made from fine materials, however, its beauty belies its deadly functionality.

A Tool for All of Your Training Needs

We designed the Akado Gekken Blade as a nearly universal training tool for Japanese swordsmanship. For kenshi (swordsmen) to practice kihon (basic movements) and kata (forms) they needed solid weight and correct balance. With a traditional saya our multipurpose swords are all ideal for iai/battou (drawing technique). In addition, with a wide edge, the Akado sword is suitable for combative fencing practice. All Akado Gekken Blades are 9260 spring steel and tempered to spring back to shape without taking a set and the blades have an edge that tapers from a maximum of 3mm down to ~2mm. The blades have a rounded tip with a large central hi (groove) to offset the weight from the thicker edge. For durability, the base of the blade is set directly against the seppa (spacers) and tsuba (hand guard) with no habaki (blade collar).

Specifications:

The Raiju are our premium model Japanese swords with the following features:

• Solid black iron handguard (tsuba) with fine gold detailing and brass spacers (seppa)
• Rich dark blue artificial silk handle wrapping (tsuka ito) and sheath cord (sageo)
• Bright white ray skin hand handle under-wrap (same)
• Fine eagle-themed handle ornaments (menuki)
• Beautiful natural rosewood sheath (saya)
• Available in our four standard lengths:
  • Wakizashi: Blade Length 50cm (~19.5") / Total length 70cm (~27.5")
  • Kokatana: Blade Length 62cm (~24.5") / Total length 87.5cm (~34.5")
  • Katana: Blade Length 74cm (~29") / Total length 105cm (~41")
  • Okatana: Blade Length 100cm (~39.5") / Total length 136cm (~53.5)