{"product_id":"pimpas-tokyo-katana-t10-steel-wavy-hamon","title":"Katana Pimpas ピンパス東京 – T10 Steel, Wavy Hamon","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you would like the engraving \"ピンパス東京\", please enter it in the engraving field. You can also choose your own engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 wavy Hamon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirror polish carried out by a master\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\u003eBlack-painted, carved brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and black braided cord in the horn Kurigata.\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\u003eLightweight lacquered and painted wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and black cord\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 red ray skin leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack copper menuki set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsunami Tsuka maki (wrapping style)\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\u003e25 cm (9.8 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade (刀身):\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged in T10 steel, known for its high carbon content, the grey blade of this katana offers exceptional strength and durability. The presence of a Hamon (hardening line) reflects traditional selective hardening techniques, giving greater hardness at the edge while keeping flexibility in the spine of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔):\u003c\/strong\u003e The finely carved iron guard is the product of a long metalworking tradition. Its iron composition ensures lasting solidity, essential for protecting the hand during handling and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘):\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid lacquered wood scabbard is not only robust, protecting the blade from the elements, but its lacquer also provides a refined aesthetic finish that underlines the elegance of the katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄):\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of solid wood and ray skin leather for the handle ensures a comfortable grip and added durability. Ray skin is renowned for its unique texture and durability, offering better grip and less wear over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord (Sageo):\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional cord, typically silk or cotton, is chosen here for its robustness and its ability to withstand humidity, which is crucial for preserving the tsuka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a total length of 103 cm (40.6 in) and a blade of 71 cm (28.0 in), the katana is well suited to practice and handling. Its balanced design allows smooth, precise handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944400499065,"sku":null,"price":256.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944400531833,"sku":null,"price":292.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/pimpas1.jpg?v=1792455903","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/pimpas-tokyo-katana-t10-steel-wavy-hamon","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}