{"product_id":"nihon-katana-t10-steel-flame-hamon-white-handle","title":"Nihon Katana 日本 – T10 Steel, Flame Hamon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT10 steel with a premium flame hamon.\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 copper on a black iron ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack-lacquered wood painted with Japanese motifs\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 shagreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron 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\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length (with saya)\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 saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nihon 日本 Katana is a celebration of the Japanese spirit and aesthetic, combining traditional beauty with technical quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade (刀身):\u003c\/strong\u003e The T10 steel blade, known for its toughness, is enhanced by a flame-shaped hamon, the mark of precise forging and careful heat treatment. The blade reflects the excellence of traditional Japanese craftsmanship in every detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (tsuba 鍔):\u003c\/strong\u003e The carved copper tsuba on a black ground is the aesthetic focal point of the katana, offering robust protection and artistic detail rich in symbolism. Copper, a metal traditionally used for tsuba, is valued for its durability and for a patina that improves with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘):\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep black lacquered saya is set off by delicate paintings of Japanese motifs, making the scabbard a work of art in itself. The lacquer gives added protection against the elements, while the painted motifs illustrate Japan's cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (tsuka 柄):\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrapped in genuine white shagreen, the tsuka gives a firm grip and long-term durability. The iron menuki and bamboo mekugi are not mere ornaments; they reinforce the structure of the handle for a sound, dependable build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nihon 日本 Katana expresses Japanese refinement, made for those who cherish the history and art of the samurai, offering a handling experience that is both a link with the past and a celebration of the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944396468601,"sku":"KTN-107","price":451.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No engraving","offer_id":64944396501369,"sku":"KTN-107","price":415.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/1_2_55fd9138-ab24-4d49-a59f-673f9e19bffc.jpg?v=1792455883","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/nihon-katana-t10-steel-flame-hamon-white-handle","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}