Autumn Ginkgo Leaf Samurai Sword by Dragon King The symbolism of the ginkgo leaf for longevity is about as old as the tree itself, as is the nature of duality.
Our Autumn Leaf Katana embodies these two contrasting metaphors of endurance and finality in its design. Moon-shaped silhouettes of blackened stainless steel tsuba fall from gingko leaves, while the moon coaxes the songs of the grasshopper and cricket menuki (hilt ornaments), both symbols of good fortune in Japanese culture.
The 5160 carbon steel blade features a 1 ½" kissaki (tip) and geometry that is conducive to rigorous, chip-free cutting on soft and semi-hard targets. The beige tsuka-ito (handle wrap) features blackened fuchi and fuchi-kashira on the double-pinned mekugi (bamboo pin) handle.
The brown textured lacquered saya (scabbard) features a koiguchi (scabbard mouth) edged with buffalo horn and a kurikata (knob) with a black sageo (cord).
