{"title":"Patterned Steel Katana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese blades carry a flowing grain pattern along their length, and no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo be precise about what this is: we describe the pattern as it appears on the blade, not as a claim about how it was made. Our workshop supplies these as patterned steel. We have not verified a forge-welding or layering process, so we do not state one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is supplied unsharpened for display and collection. Dimensions, tang construction, fittings and saya finish are stated on the individual listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collector-katana-red-carved-saya-23","title":"Unsharpened Patterned-Steel Collector Katana — Black Ito, Red Carved Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed runs through all three layers here: carved red lacquer on the saya, a red tsuba at the guard, and red diamonds spaced along the black ito of the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-pk-edge-state=\"unsharpened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnsharpened collector configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold and fulfilled unsharpened for adult collection and display only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatterned steel forms the blade, finished with a red tint and unsharpened before shipping. Its tang is one piece, pinned through the full length of the tsuka with mekugi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond that red tsuba, the mounts are zinc alloy and the habaki is brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm \/ 40.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 cm \/ 28.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade weight (without saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatterned steel, red-tinted finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang, one-piece, mekugi-pinned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened, for display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy; brass habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed carved lacquer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack ito with red diamonds, red tsuba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective sleeve; brocade presentation box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow we specify:\u003c\/em\u003e Dimensions are measured from stock we hold; materials and construction are as declared by our workshop. We publish no hardness or performance figures we have not tested. What we can verify is on the blade itself: a one-piece full tang secured with mekugi pins, and an edge unsharpened for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade with a light machine oil after handling. Store horizontally, edge up, away from humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended use and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blade is sold and fulfilled unsharpened for adult collection and display only. It is not designed or sold for use against any target or person. Adults 18+ only. Check local laws before purchase, transport, display, or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Katana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52189774709034,"sku":"KATANA-23","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7459\/7674\/files\/00006.png?v=1786768284"},{"product_id":"collector-katana-purple-gold-gold-fleck-saya-24","title":"Unsharpened Patterned-Steel Collector Katana — Purple Ito, Gold-Fleck Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold flecks sit scattered across the black lacquer of the saya, catching light in points rather than a continuous line. Purple ito wraps the tsuka, with red diamonds set along its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-pk-edge-state=\"unsharpened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnsharpened collector configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold and fulfilled unsharpened for adult collection and display only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath is a patterned steel blade, unsharpened before it ships. Blade and tang are not separate parts here: the steel runs unbroken into the tsuka, where mekugi pins hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc alloy makes up the fittings; brass is used for the habaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm \/ 40.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 cm \/ 28.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade weight (without saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatterned steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang, one-piece, mekugi-pinned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened, for display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy; brass habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack lacquer with gold flecks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple ito with red diamonds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective sleeve; brocade presentation box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow we specify:\u003c\/em\u003e Dimensions are measured from stock we hold; materials and construction are as declared by our workshop. We publish no hardness or performance figures we have not tested. What we can verify is on the blade itself: a one-piece full tang secured with mekugi pins, and an edge unsharpened for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade with a light machine oil after handling. Store horizontally, edge up, away from humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended use and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blade is sold and fulfilled unsharpened for adult collection and display only. It is not designed or sold for use against any target or person. Adults 18+ only. Check local laws before purchase, transport, display, or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Katana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52189774741802,"sku":"KATANA-24","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7459\/7674\/files\/00002.png?v=1786769061"},{"product_id":"collector-katana-black-olive-gold-fleck-saya-31","title":"Unsharpened Patterned-Steel Collector Katana — Olive-Green Gold-Fleck Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fully unsharpened, full-tang katana pairing black ito with white diamonds and a dark olive lacquered saya finished with gold flecks. Its 72 cm blade is patterned steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-pk-edge-state=\"unsharpened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnsharpened collector configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold and fulfilled unsharpened for adult collection and display only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this katana stands out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-and-olive palette is understated at first glance, while the gold-fleck saya adds detail under closer inspection. This model suits collectors drawn to a patterned blade and a darker, less conventional scabbard finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction you can verify\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece full tang runs through the tsuka and is secured with mekugi pins. Fittings are cast zinc alloy with a brass habaki, and the lacquered hardwood saya protects the blade during storage. A protective sleeve and a brocade presentation box are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adult collectors, 18+. It is sold as a display and collection piece. It is sold as a display and collection piece, and is not intended for use against any target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm \/ 40.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 cm \/ 28.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade weight (without saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatterned steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang, one-piece, mekugi-pinned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened, for display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy; brass habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark olive lacquer with gold flecks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack ito with white diamonds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective sleeve; brocade presentation box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow we specify:\u003c\/em\u003e Dimensions are measured from stock we hold; materials and construction are as declared by our workshop. We publish no hardness or performance figures we have not tested. What we can verify is on the blade itself: a one-piece full tang secured with mekugi pins, and an edge unsharpened for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade with a light machine oil after handling. Store horizontally, edge up, away from humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended use and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blade is sold and fulfilled unsharpened for adult collection and display only. It is not designed or sold for use against any target or person. Adults 18+ only. Check local laws before purchase, transport, display, or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Katana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52189776445738,"sku":"KATANA-31","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7459\/7674\/files\/katana-31-01-unsheathed.jpg?v=1786076279"},{"product_id":"collector-katana-red-blue-marbled-saya-35","title":"Unsharpened Patterned-Steel Collector Katana — Red Ito, Blue Mottled Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeal mottling drifts through the blue lacquer of the saya; the tsuka goes the other way, red ito with gold menuki set into the wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-pk-edge-state=\"unsharpened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnsharpened collector configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold and fulfilled unsharpened for adult collection and display only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts blade is patterned steel with a bo-hi fuller, so both the pattern in the surface and the groove down the flat are visible on the bare blade. The tang is one piece with it and mekugi-pinned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fittings are zinc alloy castings, the habaki brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm \/ 40.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 cm \/ 28.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade weight (without saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatterned steel with bo-hi fuller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang, one-piece, mekugi-pinned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened, for display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy; brass habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue lacquer with teal mottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed ito with gold menuki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective sleeve; brocade presentation box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow we specify:\u003c\/em\u003e Dimensions are measured from stock we hold; materials and construction are as declared by our workshop. We publish no hardness or performance figures we have not tested. What we can verify is on the blade itself: a one-piece full tang secured with mekugi pins, and an edge unsharpened for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade with a light machine oil after handling. Store horizontally, edge up, away from humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended use and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blade is sold and fulfilled unsharpened for adult collection and display only. It is not designed or sold for use against any target or person. Adults 18+ only. Check local laws before purchase, transport, display, or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Katana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52189777297706,"sku":"KATANA-35","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7459\/7674\/files\/katana-35-01-unsheathed.jpg?v=1786076326"},{"product_id":"twisted-grain-katana-folded-t8-white-eagle-saya","title":"Unsharpened Twisted-Grain Katana — Folded T8, White Eagle Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA katana whose blade carries a flowing twisted grain across its whole length — the pattern runs edge to spine in long curling bands rather than the straight layering more common on folded blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel is T8 tool steel, nine-fold forged and twisted as declared by the workshop, finished in a base hand polish that leaves the grain open and legible rather than closing it under a mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saya is white lacquered solid wood carrying a printed bald eagle between two United States flags, with gold and white stars trailing off to either side. Black ito over white same, silver-tone alloy fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm \/ 40.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 cm \/ 28.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurvature (sori)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight with saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight without saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT8 tool steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNine-fold forged and twisted (workshop-declared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase hand polish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened (display)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy, silver tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame (rayskin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLacquered solid wood; white with printed eagle and flags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack over white same\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow we specify:\u003c\/em\u003e Dimensions are from the workshop sheet for this SKU. Materials are as declared by the workshop. We do not publish hardness or performance numbers we have not tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade with a light machine oil after handling. Store horizontally, edge up, away from humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended use and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade ships unsharpened, for display and collection. Adults 18+ only. Buyers are responsible for local blade laws and import rules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Katana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52337266589994,"sku":"SS-23","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7459\/7674\/files\/000011_62fc4769-841e-4366-955b-ebbb2be22719.png?v=1787547603"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-saya-katana-sanmai-folded-gold-chrysanthemum","title":"Unsharpened Hand-Painted Saya Katana — Sanmai Folded Steel, Gold Chrysanthemum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most decorated piece in this batch. The saya is hand-painted rather than printed: gold chrysanthemum and maple leaves laid over a dark ground flecked with orange-red, each one worked individually so no two sayas match exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is workshop-smelted steel in sanmai — a three-layer lamination — nine-fold forged and oil-quenched, as declared by the workshop. It finishes in a warm brown tone with the folding grain left visible across the surface, rather than the usual bright mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade tapers from 3.17 cm at the base to 2.6 cm at the tip, and from 0.75 cm to 0.51 cm in thickness, with a ko-maru kissaki and 2 cm of curvature. Fittings are carved white copper as declared by the workshop; pearl rayskin over local hardwood sits under black ito.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm \/ 40.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 cm \/ 28.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.17 cm at base \/ 2.6 cm at tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 cm at base \/ 0.51 cm at tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurvature (sori)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKissaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKo-maru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight with saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight without saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop-smelted steel, sanmai (three-layer lamination)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNine-fold forged, oil-quenched (workshop-declared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened (display)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarved white copper (workshop-declared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame (rayskin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePearl rayskin over hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-painted; gold chrysanthemum and maple over dark ground with orange-red fleck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack over pearl same\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow we specify:\u003c\/em\u003e Dimensions are from the workshop sheet for this SKU. Materials are as declared by the workshop. We do not publish hardness or performance numbers we have not tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade with a light machine oil after handling. Store horizontally, edge up, away from humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended use and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade ships unsharpened, for display and collection. Adults 18+ only. Buyers are responsible for local blade laws and import rules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Katana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52337267376426,"sku":"SS-26","price":489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7459\/7674\/files\/000011_v2_8ea37d9e-c321-4068-a91d-49a58f7f9a8f.png?v=1787547723"}],"url":"https:\/\/primekatana.com\/collections\/folded-steel-katana.oembed","provider":"PRIME KATANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}