{"product_id":"kokuhoto-katana-black-phoenix-t10-clay-tempered-dragon-tsuba","title":"Kokuhoto 黒凰刀 Katana – Black Phoenix, T10 Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKokuhōtō\u003c\/em\u003e (黒凰刀), or \"Black Phoenix Blade\", represents the eternal cycle of fall and rebirth. Inspired by the celestial phoenix, the design of this katana combines elegance and intensity: a mirror-polished black saya adorned with gilded phoenix engravings, and a blade forged to perfection in T10 steel with a natural hamon line. Its presence gives off a silent authority — a blade for those who rise stronger after every fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged in high-carbon T10 steel with a genuine hamon line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay-tempered for optimal edge hardness and resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tang construction for perfect balance and added durability\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\u003eHand-carved copper tsuba depicting a gilded dragon in flight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique brass finish bringing out every detail of the scales and claws\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 black silk wrap (ito)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilded dragon-shaped menuki symbolising wisdom and eternal strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble bamboo mekugi in the traditional Japanese structure\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\u003eGlossy black lacquered wood saya, engraved with gilded phoenix motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack and white sageo cord hand-tied in the traditional way\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo-horn reinforcements at the mouth and end of the scabbard\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 an oxidised gilt finish and detailed dragon engravings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching fuchi and kashira, showing very fine craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\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\u003ch5\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKokuhōtō 黒凰刀\u003c\/strong\u003e is a symbol of refined power and rebirth. Its clay-tempered T10 steel blade shines with a genuine hamon — a testament to traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The contrast between the black silk tsuka and the black saya adorned with golden phoenixes evokes the eternal dance between shadow and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis katana is not only a work of aesthetics but a creation of harmony and endurance. The Black Phoenix Blade pays tribute to the spirit that never yields, reborn from the ashes stronger than before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944386277753,"sku":"KTN-081","price":244.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944386310521,"sku":"KTN-081","price":279.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/DSC_6515.jpg?v=1792455738","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/kokuhoto-katana-black-phoenix-t10-clay-tempered-dragon-tsuba","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}