{"product_id":"akatsuki-tachi-dawn-red-handle-t10-samegawa-saya","title":"Akatsuki Tachi 暁 – T10 Steel, Red Handle, Black Samegawa Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkatsuki no Tachi\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tachi of the Dawn\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a regal masterpiece that embodies the splendour and refinement of traditional samurai elegance. Its radiant red handle, intricate gilded fittings and refined black samegawa saya call to mind the light of dawn rising at daybreak, a symbol of honour, renewal and victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this sword reflects a perfect balance between art and strength. The T10 blade, polished to reveal a crisp hamon, offers both visual brilliance and exceptional craftsmanship. The ornate copper fittings, sculpted with floral and lion motifs, give this tachi a majestic presence worthy of a noble samurai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged in high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eT10 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinct \u003cstrong\u003emidare hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e (irregular wave pattern). The mirror polish of the blade and its refined grain show off the mastery of the heat treatment, combining flexibility and resilience.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTsuba (hand guard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElaborate \u003cstrong\u003ecopper tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated with detailed engravings of the lion-dog (\u003cem\u003eshishi\u003c\/em\u003e) and flowers. Each motif is rendered in relief, representing protection, strength and noble grace.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete set of \u003cstrong\u003esolid copper fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cem\u003efuchi\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003ekashira\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003ekoiguchi\u003c\/em\u003e, finished in antique gold. Each component is finely sculpted with matching motifs for visual harmony and durability.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden core wrapped in bright red \u003cem\u003eito\u003c\/em\u003e over black ray skin (\u003cem\u003esamegawa\u003c\/em\u003e). The texture gives an excellent grip and an aesthetic contrast, enhanced by gilded \u003cem\u003emenuki\u003c\/em\u003e beneath the wrap.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack samegawa saya\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand polished, with copper and gold accents. The scabbard features intricate metal fittings depicting traditional motifs, completed by a white and red floral \u003cem\u003esaya obi\u003c\/em\u003e for an elegant ceremonial touch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm (40.55 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71 cm (27.95 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 cm (10.63 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm (1.26 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.35 kg (2.97 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAkatsuki no Tachi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tribute to the refinement of high-ranking samurai. The combination of a bright red handle and a black samegawa saya creates a visual duality: strength and serenity, fire and night. Its T10 blade, with a perfectly defined hamon, shows the traditional mastery of the forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its gold-engraved copper fittings to its hand-wrapped tsuka and lacquered saya, every detail reveals a devotion to both beauty and precision. The \u003cem\u003eAkatsuki no Tachi\u003c\/em\u003e is not simply a sword but a statement of elegance, courage and timeless Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944384770425,"sku":"KTN-001","price":372.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944384803193,"sku":"KTN-001","price":407.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/DSC_3255.jpg?v=1792455724","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/akatsuki-tachi-dawn-red-handle-t10-samegawa-saya","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}