{"product_id":"koyo-handforged-katana-in-1095-clay-tempered-tsuba-metal-sword","title":"Kōyō Handforged Katana in 1095 Clay Tempered Tsuba Metal Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eKōyō Minamoto Hand Forged Katana in 1095 High Carbon Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade katana is made of 1095 high carbon folded steel. Each blade is lovingly forged in fire and beaten until the impurities are removed from the steel, leaving only the finest blade. It is heat tempered in the traditional manner and quenched in oil and water. The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length (cm)    102.5\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length (cm)    71\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length (cm)    27\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width (cm)    3\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness (cm)    0.75\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material    1095 High Carbon Hand Forged Steel\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material    Wood\u003cbr\u003eBlade Hardness    HRC 58\u003cbr\u003eSaya Material    Hard Wood\u003cbr\u003eTsuba Material    Zinc alloy\u003cbr\u003eFittings Material    Zinc alloy\u003cbr\u003eSageo Material    Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs this is a metal sword it can only be sold to those over the age of 18 years upon receipt of valid ID. We will require verification of your age via a photo or scan of ID showing your name and age before the dispatch your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE BE AWARE: All our replicas are blunt and intended for ornamental display or historical interest only. Nothing we sell is recommended or suitable for combat, and such use is strictly prohibited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur display katana's are legal to own in the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next Level","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57728693502326,"sku":"VX221588","price":254.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/0545\/1430\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_d4n8a7d4n8a7d4n8_68b2d73c-a346-4621-99dd-2233afdadaa9.png?v=1776882246","url":"https:\/\/nextleveluk.net\/products\/koyo-handforged-katana-in-1095-clay-tempered-tsuba-metal-sword","provider":"NEXTLEVELUK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}