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Its sophisticated composition, combining flexibility and hardness, is the result of ancestral know-how. Its thickness of 0.75 cm (0.3 in) and width of 3.2 cm (1.3 in) reflect a construction designed for balance and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of this katana is designed with meticulous attention to detail, honouring the centuries-old traditions of Japanese swordsmiths. 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With a total weight of 1.88 kg with the scabbard and 1.22 kg without, it skilfully combines traditional aesthetics with modern performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944406823289,"sku":"KTN-134","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944406856057,"sku":"KTN-134","price":289.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/1_1_dc87869d-24f4-4969-b6e3-deedbe1458ef.jpg?v=1792455949"},{"product_id":"igen-katana-hand-forged-damascus-copper-brass-saya","title":"Katana Igen 威厳 – Hand-forged Damascus, Copper and Brass Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Katana Igen 威厳 is very special. 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