{"product_id":"kraken-katana-1045-carbon-steel-hand-forged-full-tang-japanese-sword","title":"Kraken Katana, 1045 Carbon Steel Hand Forged Full Tang Japanese Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e HMS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Copper Turtle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Kraken Katana, A Functional Collector's Blade】 A full-tang Japanese katana hand forged from 1045 high-carbon steel, with a 28.5-inch curved single-edge blade. Built as a working sword for the collector and practitioner, balanced for two-handed handling and finished with traditional fittings throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【1045 Carbon Steel, Heat Tempered Edge】 The 1045 carbon steel blade is heat tempered, showing a visible wavy temper pattern along the edge. It carries a finished edge suited to dojo practice, and a bo-hi (fuller groove) runs down each side to lighten the blade and aid the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Openwork Guard \u0026amp; Genuine Rayskin Handle】 Fitted with a Kraken-motif tsuba and a fitted habaki blade collar. The wood handle is wrapped over genuine rayskin (samegawa) and cotton ito, with a menuki under the wrap for a secure, controlled two-handed grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【Full Tang Construction \u0026amp; Blue Saya】 The full tang is secured with bamboo mekugi pegs and fully disassembles for care. The blade rides in a blue lacquered wood saya (scabbard) tied with a cotton sageo. Approx. 28.5-inch blade, 11-inch handle, 41 inches overall. An appraisal document is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e【What's in the Box】 The Kraken katana, its blue saya (scabbard), an appraisal document, a protective sword bag, and a packaging tube. The display stand shown in the photos is for presentation only and is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003emodel number:\u003c\/b\u003e 958A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 958A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 0065225031185\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 45.0 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43185289003106,"sku":"B01MQHU5Y5","price":789.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/9493\/files\/51yYPpCIroL.jpg?v=1786114183","url":"https:\/\/www.mddcprint.com\/products\/kraken-katana-1045-carbon-steel-hand-forged-full-tang-japanese-sword","provider":"mddcprint.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}