{"product_id":"nobunaga-katana-gold-blade-manganese-steel-ebony","title":"Nobunaga 信長 Katana – Gold Blade, Ebony Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSculpted copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony wood \u0026amp; bull horn kurigata with cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine rayskin (samegawa)\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\u003eLength 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\u003e71 cm (28.0 in)\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade (刀身):\u003c\/strong\u003e The manganese steel selected for the gold blade combines resilience and suppleness, making it an excellent choice for a durable display piece. The gold colour of the blade, unusual and striking, adds a visual dimension of prestige and distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔):\u003c\/strong\u003e The sculpted copper of the tsuba offers natural resistance to corrosion while allowing intricate, elegant design details. The guard is not only an aesthetic focal point but also a practical piece protecting the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony wood for the saya is a dense, heavy wood, renowned for its durability and dark elegance. It is complemented by a bull horn kurigata, a material traditionally valued for its strength and natural beauty. The carefully braided cord provides extra security when carrying the sword and also an aesthetic contrast with the dark wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄):\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine rayskin is prized for its robustness and grip, improving handling and control when using the katana. The copper menuki ornaments and the bamboo mekugi ensure the structural integrity of the handle while adding touches of refined craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944403054969,"sku":"KTN-108","price":293.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944403087737,"sku":"KTN-108","price":329.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/1_3_412874ac-2135-48de-bf26-ea84061c08c0.jpg?v=1792455921","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/nobunaga-katana-gold-blade-manganese-steel-ebony","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}