{"product_id":"shirasaya-damascus-steel-katana-natural-wood-mirror-polish","title":"Shirasaya 白鞘 Katana — Damascus Steel, Natural Wood","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus steel with hamon and mirror polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied unsharpened for 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\u003ePremium copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirasaya\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\u003eNatural unlacquered wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 bamboo mekugi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\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\u003e71 cm (28.0 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\u003e1.4 kg (3.1 lb) with saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Shirasaya\" katana stands out for its superior-quality Damascus steel, worked with a finely layered hamon and a mirror polish that underline its finesse and strength. Every component is selected for its quality and authenticity, creating a sword of exceptional beauty and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 71 cm blade, in Damascus steel with hamon and mirror polish, is finished with care, reflecting the expertise of a master polisher. The mirror polish brings out the complex structure of the hamon, while the 0.7 cm thickness gives a balanced combination of flexibility and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuba:\u003c\/strong\u003e The guard, in premium copper, is simple and elegant, underlining the clean design of the Shirasaya katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural, unlacquered wood scabbard has a natural finish with no paint or varnish, giving it an authentic, minimalist look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 27 cm handle is also in natural unlacquered wood, giving a comfortable and natural grip. The bamboo mekugi keep the assembly solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an overall length of 103 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg with the saya, the \"Shirasaya\" katana is an ideal choice for purists looking to combine clean aesthetics and function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"No engraving","offer_id":64944395256185,"sku":"KTN-142","price":268.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944395288953,"sku":"KTN-142","price":304.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/katana-shirasaya1.jpg?v=1792455867","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/shirasaya-damascus-steel-katana-natural-wood-mirror-polish","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}