{"product_id":"hand-forged-1045-heat-tempered-katana-full-tang-sword-color-dragon-tsuba","title":"Hand Forged 1045 Heat-Tempered Katana, Full Tang Sword - color: Dragon Tsuba","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this item\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Dragon Katana】 A functional Japanese katana hand forged from 1045 carbon steel, mounted with an openwork dragon tsuba. The 28.3-inch blade is full tang for a single solid piece of steel from edge to pommel, built for real use rather than wall display alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【1045 Carbon Steel, Heat Tempered】 The blade is heat tempered through its body, leaving a visible wavy temper pattern near the edge. The edge is finished and suited to dojo practice, with a bo-hi (fuller groove) running 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 for a secure, slip-resistant two-handed grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Full Tang \u0026amp; Black Saya】 The single-piece full tang is held by 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 Dragon 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":48553430581466,"sku":"B07V2BCMC1-color-dragon-tsuba","price":305.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/8884\/3738\/files\/31s0Eak5gaL.jpg?v=1788623721","url":"https:\/\/gearfighter.us\/products\/hand-forged-1045-heat-tempered-katana-full-tang-sword-color-dragon-tsuba","provider":"GearFighter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}