{"product_id":"beautiful-pain-katana","title":"Beautiful Pain Katana – Handmade T10 blade with Hitatsura Hamon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful Pain\u003c\/b\u003e is a katana that combines brutal function with refined aesthetics. It is forged for those who appreciate the contrast between beauty and uncompromising sharpness, a sword where every detail bears the traces of traditional craftsmanship and controlled perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from \u003cb\u003eT10 high carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e and has undergone \u003cb\u003etraditional clay hardening\u003c\/b\u003e , resulting in a \u003cb\u003egenuine, handmade hitatsura hamon\u003c\/b\u003e . This irregular and vibrant hardening pattern extends across large areas of the blade and testifies to advanced heat treatment and high forging expertise. Each blade is unique in its expression and cannot be reproduced exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter hardening, the blade has \u003cb\u003ebeen hand-ground in several stages\u003c\/b\u003e to highlight both the hamon and the natural structure of the steel. The result is a blade with a clear visual depth effect and an excellent balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saya is elegantly lacquered in a deep black tone with a glitter effect and subtle luster and is fitted with \u003cb\u003ehorn inlays on the koiguchi, kurigata and kojiri\u003c\/b\u003e , which not only enhances durability but also adds a distinct premium feel. The combination of black saya and dark blue sageo creates a sober and powerful overall impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is wrapped in \u003cb\u003eblue ito with yellow accents\u003c\/b\u003e over genuine stingray leather (samegawa), providing both a secure grip and visual contrast. \u003cb\u003eThe tsuba and other fittings are made of copper\u003c\/b\u003e , with detailed decoration that ties together the aesthetic theme of the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Pain\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a mass-produced sword, it is an expression of tradition, discipline and craftsmanship, intended for collectors and enthusiasts who seek something out of the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 103 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade width:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 3.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 1.52 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteel:\u003c\/b\u003e T10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamon:\u003c\/b\u003e Hitatsura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCuring:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional clay curing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuba \u0026amp; fittings:\u003c\/b\u003e Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabaki:\u003c\/b\u003e Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuka:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue\/yellow ito over genuine samegawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya:\u003c\/b\u003e Lacquered wooden saya with glitter effect and horn inlays (koiguchi, kurigata, kojiri)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSageo:\u003c\/b\u003e Dark blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003ehandmade sword\u003c\/b\u003e . Variations in pattern, hamon and surface finish are natural and a sign of genuine craftsmanship, no two copies are identical.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ghost Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56688994484568,"sku":null,"price":6999.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/beautiful-pain-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed.jpg?v=1770648309","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/beautiful-pain-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}