{"product_id":"kintsurugi-katana-golden-crane-san-mai-damascus","title":"Kintsurugi 金鶴刀 Katana – San-Mai Damascus, Golden Crane","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eKintsurugi\u003c\/em\u003e (金鶴刀), or \"Blade of the Golden Crane\", embodies harmony between elegance and strength. Inspired by the crane, a symbol of purity and longevity in Japanese culture, this katana combines golden brilliance with refined craftsmanship. The natural saya matches perfectly with the luminous handle and the polished hamon, creating a work of balance and serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAN-MAI construction with a high-carbon steel core and a Damascus steel exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-finished mirror polish, with a clearly visible wavy hamon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tang construction for strength and balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard (tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper tsuba showing engravings of bamboo and cranes in gold relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark antique patina with hand-sculpted finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka 柄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine white ray skin (samegawa) covered with a golden silk wrap (ito)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper menuki depicting cranes in flight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble bamboo mekugi securing the tang in the Japanese tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood finish, protected by a smooth lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden sageo cord hand-tied in the traditional Japanese style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo-horn reinforcements at the koiguchi and kojiri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting (koshirae 拵)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete copper set with polished and blackened floral engravings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate cherry blossom (sakura) motif on the kashira and fuchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length (with saya)\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\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 cm (0.28 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 kg (2.65 lb) with saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKintsurugi 金鶴刀\u003c\/strong\u003e is a symbol of refinement and purity. Forged in the traditional \u003cem\u003eSAN-MAI\u003c\/em\u003e structure, a high-carbon steel core surrounded by layers of Damascus, it combines strength and flexibility. The natural saya contrasts elegantly with the golden handle, while the copper tsuba, decorated with crane engravings, adds a touch of nobility and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944386703737,"sku":"KTN-077","price":793.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944386736505,"sku":"KTN-077","price":829.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/DSC_6464_a2aa2fbf-3314-4a0c-a592-d13722e2bbdc.jpg?v=1792455742","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/kintsurugi-katana-golden-crane-san-mai-damascus","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}