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"