{"product_id":"twisted-grain-chrysanthemum-tachi-folded-t8-rosewood-saya","title":"Unsharpened Twisted-Grain Chrysanthemum Collector Tachi — Folded T8, Rosewood Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 103 cm tachi in T8 tool steel folded nine times, producing the twisted grain pattern that runs the length of the blade. It carries a true yokote and a 2.2 cm sori, and at 1.6 kg boxed it is the heaviest piece in this batch.\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\u003eThe steel is declared by the workshop as T8 carbon tool steel in a nine-fold lamination, finished with the workshop's base hand-polish specification. The grain is produced by the folding itself rather than etched on afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFittings are copper and the saya is rosewood. The tsuka is bound over pearl rayskin. This blade ships unsharpened for display and collection.\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\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT8 carbon tool steel, nine-fold lamination (workshop-declared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwisted grain from folding (workshop-declared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYokote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue yokote (cut, not simulated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase hand polish (workshop-declared)\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\u003eCopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame (rayskin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePearl rayskin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 kg without saya; 1.6 kg boxed\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 publish no hardness or performance figures we have not tested. The edge state is stated as the workshop supplies it.\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":52374669132074,"sku":"SS-38","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7459\/7674\/files\/ss-38-catalogue-01.png?v=1787724489","url":"https:\/\/primekatana.com\/products\/twisted-grain-chrysanthemum-tachi-folded-t8-rosewood-saya","provider":"PRIME KATANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}