{"product_id":"murasaki-katana-straight-purple-blade","title":"Murasaki 紫 Katana – Straight Purple-Sheen Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith its straight, purple blade, this katana stands out from the rest. Its straight blade with purple reflections is one of a kind. Designed for display, this katana is highly detailed on the saya, the tsuba and even the tsuka-ito.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple reflections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eManganese steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinely sculpted brass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eLacquered wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImitation rayskin\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 with saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e103 cm (40.6 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e71 cm (28.0 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 cm (0.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka) length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 cm (10.2 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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese katana offers timeless elegance, ideal for enhancing any collection or interior décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade (刀身):\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted in manganese steel, the blade shows purple reflections that catch the eye, creating a striking contrast with its mirror-like polish. This straight blade is the result of meticulous work, offering an aesthetic that transcends the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔):\u003c\/strong\u003e The finely sculpted brass tsuba is a masterpiece in itself, with motifs that evoke epic tales and ancestral legends. Its intricate, detailed design is representative of the skill and precision of Japanese craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘):\u003c\/strong\u003e The saya, in lacquered wood, protects the blade with elegance. Its subtle sheen is both sober and refined, reflecting a quiet nobility that perfectly complements the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄):\u003c\/strong\u003e The tsuka is made of solid wood, promising a firm and pleasant grip. Covered with a traditional tsuka-ito, it offers additional texture and comfort when handling the katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImitation rayskin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayskin (samegawa) is traditionally used for its grip and durability; here it is imitated to give the handle a quality and appearance that honour ancestral techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis katana is a tribute to beauty and quiet strength, a collector's piece that will draw the eye and inspire admiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944411672953,"sku":"KTN-100","price":280.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944411705721,"sku":"KTN-100","price":316.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/7_52808d3b-464a-4ff2-acc5-9ffed1914f4b.png?v=1792455980","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/murasaki-katana-straight-purple-blade","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}