{"product_id":"katana-samurai-sword-for-dojo-hand-forged-carbon-steel-full-tang-color-1045-damascus-katana-bo-hi-643","title":"Katana Samurai Sword for Dojo, Hand Forged Carbon Steel, Full Tang - color: 1045 Damascus Katana Bo-Hi 643","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this item\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Vine Katana】 A hand forged Vine Katana built on a 1045 folded Damascus steel blade with a full tang and a 28.5-inch blade length, named for the climbing vine-motif openwork guard that frames the sword.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Clay-Tempered Edge \u0026amp; Folded Grain】 The 1045 high-carbon core is clay-tempered to bring out a visible hamon along the edge, set within folded Damascus steel that shows a rippling folded grain down the flat; the edge is functional edge for dojo practice practicing on tatami and bamboo, with a bo-hi groove on each side to lighten the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Vine Guard \u0026amp; Rayskin Handle】 a pierced traditional tsuba sits above a fitted habaki collar; the wood handle is wrapped over genuine rayskin (samegawa) with cotton ito cord and menuki ornaments beneath the wrap, shaping a firm two-handed grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Full Tang \u0026amp; Specifications】 The full tang runs the length of the handle and is held by a bamboo mekugi peg; the blade rests in a black lacquered wood saya fitted with a sageo cord, and the sword ships with an appraisal document. Blade 28.5 in, handle 11 in, overall 41 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【What's in the Box】 Each order includes the Katana, its black Saya (scabbard), an appraisal document, a protective sword bag, and a packaging tube. A display stand is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Cotton Ito Wrap, Wood, Genuine Ray Skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folded Damascus Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67401561145572,"sku":"B0CN8XPJJ7-color-1045-damascus-katana-bo-hi-643","price":532.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/4452\/6564\/files\/4138huvgOTL.jpg?v=1790653421","url":"https:\/\/guardready.us\/products\/katana-samurai-sword-for-dojo-hand-forged-carbon-steel-full-tang-color-1045-damascus-katana-bo-hi-643","provider":"GuardReady","version":"1.0","type":"link"}