Lucent Benediction Katana: Where Heavenly Craft Meets Modern Mastery
Lucent Benediction Katana: Where Heavenly Craft Meets Modern Mastery
Introduction: A Blade Forged in Tradition, Honed for Today
The Lucent Benediction katana is not merely a sword—it’s a luminous testament to Japan’s sword-making heritage, reborn through LOONG BLADE’s uncompromising craftsmanship. Hand-forged from 1095 high-carbon steel and crowned with a real hamon temper line, this katana bridges the spiritual elegance of ancient samurai blades with the precision demands of modern martial artists and collectors.
Chapter 1: The Soul of the Steel
1095 Carbon Steel – The Warrior’s Choice
- Razor’s Edge: With 0.95% carbon content, this steel achieves HRC 58-60 hardness—perfect for tameshigiri (test cutting) while resisting chips.
- Grain Revelation: Polished to reveal the hada (grain pattern), echoing Masamune-era swords.
The Living Hamon
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Authentic Clay Tempering: Unlike etched fakes, our yakiba process creates:
- Nie crystals shimmering like stardust
- Nioi mist tracing the temper line’s contours
- Hamon Type: Gunome-midare (irregular waves), symbolizing the unpredictable path of the warrior.
Chapter 2: Anatomy of Elegance
| Component | Lucent Benediction Features | Traditional Inspiration |
|---|---|---|
| Blade (Nagasa) | 28" hand-polished with hazuya stones | Kamakura-period tachi curvature |
| Tsuka (Hilt) | Genuine ray skin + black silk ito wrap | Edo-era bushido aesthetic |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Iron mokko-gata with gold highlights | Muromachi warlord sword fittings |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Lacquered black with buffalo horn koiguchi | Heian nobility’s storage standards |
Chapter 3: Forged for the Modern Samurai
Battle-Ready Performance
- Balance Point: 5" from guard for swift iaijutsu draws
- Weight: 2.4 lbs – lighter than most competition katanas
- Tested On: Bamboo, tatami, and water bottles (included cutting video)
Artistry in Every Detail
- Engraved Mei: Blade tang bears LOONG BLADE’s kanji insignia
- Signature Habaki: Copper alloy forged using lost-wax casting
Chapter 4: Why Collectors Choose This Blade
- Historical Fidelity – No glued parts; all components use bamboo peg assembly
- Dual Identity – Display-worthy yet sharp enough for dojo training
- Limited Production – Each comes with a numbered certificate
Conclusion: A Benediction in Steel
The Lucent Benediction katana is LOONG BLADE’s ode to the golden age of Japanese swordsmithing—a blade where every shinogi ridge and kissaki point whispers secrets of the samurai past, yet stands ready for your modern warrior journey.
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