{"product_id":"out-of-fire-hand-forged-metal-katana-sword","title":"Out of Fire Hand Forged Metal Katana Sword","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese sword making with the \u003cstrong\u003e‘Out of Fire’ Hand Forged Minamoto Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e. This handmade katana is traditionally hand forged from folded steel, with the forging process involving repeated heating and hammering to shape and refine the blade. The folding process helps remove impurities from the steel, leaving a refined blade with a traditional handcrafted character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is carefully quenched to achieve the desired hardness, resulting in a \u003cstrong\u003eHRC 45\u003c\/strong\u003e hardness rating. The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine \u003cstrong\u003eStingray skin (Samekawa)\u003c\/strong\u003e before being finished with traditional cotton handle wrapping \u003cstrong\u003e(Tsukamaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing an authentic and highly detailed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe katana is complemented by a hard wood saya, along with zinc alloy fittings and tsuba, while the cotton sageo completes the traditional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional handmade and hand forged construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade made from \u003cstrong\u003ehand forged 1045 folded steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeatedly heated and hammered during the forging process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully quenched for a \u003cstrong\u003eHRC 45\u003c\/strong\u003e blade hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Stingray skin \u003cstrong\u003e(Samekawa)\u003c\/strong\u003e handle wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional cotton \u003cstrong\u003e(Tsukamaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e handle wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard wood saya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed zinc alloy tsuba and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton sageo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of \u003cstrong\u003e103cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Forged 1045 Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood with Genuine Stingray Skin \u0026amp; Cotton Wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaya Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTsuba Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc Alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFittings Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc Alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSageo Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":"NEXTLEVELUK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58667762909558,"sku":"BS310135","price":157.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/0545\/1430\/files\/0891138a-c77b-4ef4-bd0f-96462f4bddbb.png?v=1789039015","url":"https:\/\/nextleveluk.net\/products\/out-of-fire-hand-forged-metal-katana-sword","provider":"NEXTLEVELUK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}