{"product_id":"kikumon-katana-1095-steel-claw-hamon-gilded-copper","title":"Kikumon Katana 菊紋 – 1095 Steel, Claw Hamon, Gilded Copper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1095 steel with claw hamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard (tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarved gilded pure copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony wood \u0026amp; bull-horn kurigata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka 柄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine shagreen leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilded copper menuki set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 bamboo mekugi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length (with saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm (40.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 cm (28.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka) length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 cm (9.8 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 kg with saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kikumon 菊紋 Katana, whose name echoes the chrysanthemum motif, a symbol of royalty in Japan, is a sword that combines the majesty of tradition with the demands of modern quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade (刀身):\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged in 1095 steel, a high-carbon steel known for its hardness, the blade carries a distinctive claw-shaped hamon, reflecting precise and artistic heat treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (tsuba 鍔):\u003c\/strong\u003e The gilded pure copper guard, carved with chrysanthemum motifs, not only protects the hand effectively; it also pays tribute to Japanese history and aesthetics, adding a dimension of nobility to the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘):\u003c\/strong\u003e Made of ebony wood, recognised for its robustness and elegance, the scabbard is completed by a bull-horn kurigata, combining strength and natural prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (tsuka 柄):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shagreen leather, prized for its distinctive texture and resilience, offers a secure grip and a luxury finish, increasing the tactile and visual appeal of the katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenuki set:\u003c\/strong\u003e The gilded copper handle ornaments complete the refined aesthetic of the katana while balancing the sword for optimised handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944404496761,"sku":"KTN-074","price":329.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944404529529,"sku":"KTN-074","price":365.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/7_1aa8afe7-a4cc-48f6-9ab9-b2db8c138526.png?v=1792455933","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/kikumon-katana-1095-steel-claw-hamon-gilded-copper","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}