{"title":"Kobuse Katanas","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobuse construction: a hard steel jacket wrapped around a softer core, a classic Japanese technique.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ha-katana-kobuse-forged-t10-damascus-hamon","title":"Ha 葉 Katana – Kobuse Forged, T10 Damascus Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis high-performance katana uses the ancestral traditional Japanese process of folding, forging, quenching and polishing. Of very high value, it suits those who wish to own a true master's katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guard is in copper, sculpted with silver and gold details, and the sageo shows off the scabbard beautifully. The hamon is revealed by the master's hand polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobuse forging, T10 steel and Damascus hamon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross polishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure copper and sculpted gilded silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLacquered solid wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRayskin (samegawa) wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength with scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104 cm (40.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71 cm (28.0 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka) length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 cm (10.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm (1.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 cm (0.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis katana, an expression of ancestral Japanese craftsmanship, is a piece of high value for connoisseurs and enthusiasts of martial arts culture. Every element of this katana is forged and polished by hand, reflecting the commitment of master smiths to the art of traditional Kobuse forging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 71 cm blade is forged in T10 steel with a distinctive Damascus hamon, made visible by meticulous polishing. The cross polishing of the grey blade evokes the precision and crispness expected of a master's katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guard is a pure masterpiece in copper, enhanced with silver and gold details that embody the finesse of Japanese art. This tsuba is more than a protection; it is a centrepiece that tells a story of tradition and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lacquered solid wood scabbard is both sober and elegant. The carefully braided sageo shows off the beauty of the saya, completing the whole with harmony and distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is covered in rayskin, offering a firm grip and a rich texture. 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Of very high value, this katana suits those who wish to own a true master's katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobuse forging | T10 steel \u0026amp; Damascus, clay-tempered hamon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross polishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard (tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarved pure copper and gilded silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid green wood covered in ray skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka 柄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine ray-skin leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length with scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104 cm (40.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71 cm (28.0 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka) length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 cm (10.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm (1.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 cm (0.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yūkan'na 勇敢な Katana is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, made for those who appreciate the finesse of a true Japanese master's sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade (刀身):\u003c\/strong\u003e The Kobuse forging technique pairs T10 steel with a clay-tempered Damascus hamon, giving a blade of exceptional resilience and striking visual beauty. T10 is known for its balance of hardness and flexibility, while the Damascus patterns create a distinctive hamon, the sign of selective hardening along the edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔):\u003c\/strong\u003e The pure copper guard enhanced with gilded silver is not only a symbol of nobility but also a mark of quality. Copper provides durability and silver adds value, each contributing to reliable protection of the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘):\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid wood of the scabbard is covered in green ray skin, a material prized for its sturdiness and unique grain. The ray skin protects the blade well while offering a remarkable look, recalling the depths of ancient forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄):\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrapped in genuine ray-skin leather, the handle guarantees a solid, ergonomic grip. 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