{"product_id":"kobuse-jigane-type-98-sword-brown-ito-olive-iron-saya-ljg-1371","title":"Unsharpened Kobuse Jigane Collector Type 98 Sword — Brown Ito, Olive Iron Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Type 98 reproduction built in kobuse jigane — a harder skin forged over a tougher core — with brown ito and an olive iron saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkshop sheet: 101 \/ 69 \/ 25 cm, 3.1 × 0.8 cm. Brass Type 98 fittings, copper habaki, samegawa, wood-core iron saya. Hamon is present. We do not invent a layer count or a hardness we have not measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one costs more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKobuse \/ jigane lamination costs more to forge than a monosteel T10 or folded bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron saya and full Type 98 brass set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamegawa and a finished hamon on a laminated blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 cm \/ 39.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69 cm \/ 27.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 cm \/ 9.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width \/ thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 cm \/ 0.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKobuse jigane (laminated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang, mekugi-pinned\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\u003eBrass Type 98 pattern; copper habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood-core iron, olive finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown over samegawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow we specify:\u003c\/em\u003e “Kobuse jigane” is the workshop construction name. We have not cut a cross-section on camera. Modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil the blade. Wipe the iron saya dry. Store horizontally, away from humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended use and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern collector reproduction. Ships unsharpened for display and private collection. Adults 18+ only. Not an original historical artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Katana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52295571308842,"sku":"LJG-1371","price":1029.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7459\/7674\/files\/000011_v2.png?v=1787129815","url":"https:\/\/primekatana.com\/products\/kobuse-jigane-type-98-sword-brown-ito-olive-iron-saya-ljg-1371","provider":"PRIME KATANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}