{"product_id":"hand-forged-1045-carbon-steel-blue-dragon-katana-full-tang-sword-hand-sharpened-for-tameshigiri-bo-hi-groove-openwork-guard-navy-ito-wrap-black-saya","title":"Hand Forged 1045 Carbon Steel Blue Dragon Katana Full Tang Sword | hand-sharpened for tameshigiri, bo-hi groove, openwork guard, navy ito wrap, black saya","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this item\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Dragon Katana】 A functional Japanese katana forged by hand from 1045 carbon steel and dressed with an openwork dragon tsuba. The 28.3-inch blade is full tang, a single continuous bar of steel running from edge to pommel for strength in real use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【1045 Carbon Steel, Heat Tempered】 The blade is heat tempered through its body for a tough, flexible sword, leaving a visible wavy temper pattern near the edge. The hand-sharpened edge is suited to tameshigiri, cutting tatami mats and bamboo, and a bo-hi (fuller groove) runs each side to lighten and balance the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Dragon Tsuba \u0026amp; Rayskin Handle】 An openwork dragon tsuba guards the hand, seated above a fitted habaki blade collar. The wood handle is wrapped over genuine rayskin (samegawa) and navy-blue cotton ito with a golden menuki, giving a firm, slip-resistant two-handed grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Full Tang \u0026amp; Black Saya】 The single-piece full tang is secured with a bamboo mekugi peg. The blade sheathes in a black piano-lacquered wooden saya tied with a black cotton sageo cord. Approximately 28.3-inch blade, 10.8-inch handle, and 41 inches overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【What's in the Box】 The katana with its black lacquered saya, a protective sword bag, and a packaging tube. The display stand shown in the photographs is for presentation only and 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 28.3 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy Blue Cotton Ito, Wood, Genuine Ray Skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1045 Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45696409239731,"sku":"B086MKQDHK","price":288.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/7002\/8467\/files\/41YbeMZiqpL.jpg?v=1784230206","url":"https:\/\/noornest.us\/products\/hand-forged-1045-carbon-steel-blue-dragon-katana-full-tang-sword-hand-sharpened-for-tameshigiri-bo-hi-groove-openwork-guard-navy-ito-wrap-black-saya","provider":"NoorNest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}