{"product_id":"muromachi-katana-damascus-steel-sharpened-blade","title":"Muromachi 室町 Katana, Damascus Steel","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus steel with visible patterning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsharpened blade (display)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard (tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarved zinc alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack lacquered wood with blue \/ brown sageo\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\u003eGenuine white ray skin (samegawa), brown wrap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper 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\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length with scabbard\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\u003e27 cm (10.6 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\u003e1.2 kg with scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Muromachi 室町 Katana is a tribute to the Muromachi period, known for its art and cultural development, reflecting the essence of that dynamic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade (刀身):\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from Damascus steel, this blade stands for strength and resilience, with distinct patterning that is not only decorative but also a sign of the quality of the forging. Damascus steel is valued for its layered patterns and its resistance to bending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔):\u003c\/strong\u003e The tsuba is made of carved zinc alloy, a durable material that allows intricate detail while staying light enough not to unbalance the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘):\u003c\/strong\u003e The black lacquered wood saya is both elegant and practical, protecting the blade while the blue and brown sageo adds a touch of contrasting colour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄):\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrapped in genuine white ray skin, the handle offers a secure grip and a refined look. The brown wrap adds extra grip and classic beauty, while the copper menuki and bamboo mekugi keep the assembly solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Muromachi Katana balances practicality for training with splendour for display, honouring its historical heritage with precise weight and measurements for comfortable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944396075385,"sku":"KTN-103","price":340.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No engraving","offer_id":64944396108153,"sku":"KTN-103","price":305.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/DSC_5414.jpg?v=1792455877","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/muromachi-katana-damascus-steel-sharpened-blade","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}