{"product_id":"kobai-tanto-t10-steel-hamon-red-plum-blossom-saya","title":"Tanto Kobai 紅梅, T10 Steel, Red Plum Blossom Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eKōbai no Tantō\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e“Red Plum Blossom Tantō”\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents beauty in resilience: the courage to bloom even in the harshest winter. Its radiant red scabbard, decorated with delicate plum blossoms, embodies life, elegance and renewed strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForged in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-carbon T10 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and polished to reveal a natural \u003cstrong\u003ehamon\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tanto combines refined art with precise craftsmanship. The gilded copper fittings, carved with galloping horses, symbolise vitality, freedom and forward movement, the unstoppable energy of spring's return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-forged \u003cstrong\u003eT10 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a real \u003cstrong\u003ehamon\u003c\/strong\u003e line, showing the differential hardening of the blade and its mirror-polished finish. The blade embodies the perfect balance between finesse and durability.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTsuba (hand guard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExquisite \u003cstrong\u003ecopper tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e with horse motifs sculpted in high relief. Every curve captures movement and strength, echoing the untamed spirit of nature.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete set of \u003cstrong\u003ecopper fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003efuchi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ekashira\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ekoiguchi\u003c\/em\u003e) with gilded accents, detailed engravings and a smooth hand finish that enhance both balance and beauty.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden core wrapped in deep red \u003cem\u003eito\u003c\/em\u003e over white \u003cem\u003esamegawa\u003c\/em\u003e (ray skin). Gilded \u003cem\u003emenuki\u003c\/em\u003e add brilliance and harmony to the design.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy red lacquered saya\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted with \u003cem\u003eume\u003c\/em\u003e (plum) blossoms in bloom and black branch motifs. A matching red and white silk \u003cem\u003esaya obi\u003c\/em\u003e completes the refined presentation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 cm (21.65 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 cm (12.99 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka) length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 cm (6.69 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. 0.85 kg (1.87 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKōbai no Tantō\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the spirit of renewal, a symbol of warmth, vitality and endurance. The red lacquered finish radiates confidence and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944384213369,"sku":"TNT-002","price":293.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944384246137,"sku":"TNT-002","price":328.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/DSC_3365.jpg?v=1792455721","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/kobai-tanto-t10-steel-hamon-red-plum-blossom-saya","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}