The Lion & The Rose - circa 2015
"獅子と菊"
Status
available
Price
$7,500
Description
The Lion & The Rose This is NOT an antique blade. It was forged a decade ago as a working sword for a martial artist. It is made of L-5 steel, the sharpest steel available, and is suitable for tamagishiri (cutting practice for a trained martial artist). All the fittings ARE antique and of superior quality. Sourced from a personal koshirae collection, they are themed with Foo/Lion Dogs and the Imperial mon — the Chrysanthemum Rose. The tsuba is signed by a master and the overall presentation is top-tier and impressive. This is the ONLY such katana available for sale. It is offered at a one-time special price of $7,500.
The Story
Created for martial performance and refined with historical elegance, this one-of-a-kind sword blends modern cutting precision with antique symbolism. Lion dogs guard its power, while the chrysanthemum rose signals imperial grace — a rare convergence of past and present.
Other Swords in This Collection
Mihara Lion
"三原獅子"
Lord of Saga
"佐賀の君主"
Dream Catcher
"夢をつかむ者"
Sword of Many Fists
"拳の多き剣"
Birds & Flowers
"鳥と花"
Ogon Ki
"Golden Wood"
Princess & The Warrior
Tiger & Bamboo
Star of David Tsuba
In the Service of the Shogun
"将軍奉公"
Imperial Lord
"帝君"
Redeemer
"救済者"
Samurai Van Gogh
"侍画聖"
The Butterfly and The Rose
"蝶と薔薇"
The Last of the Samurai
"最後の侍"
Daimyo Lord
"大名主"
River Dragon
"河竜"