{"product_id":"black-scale-katana","title":"Black Scale Katana – Folded Steel, Wavy Hamon \u0026 Hand Painted Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Scale\u003c\/b\u003e is an exclusive samurai sword where traditional Japanese forging meets dark, powerful aesthetics. The sword is built around an advanced \u003cb\u003efolding steel\u003c\/b\u003e blade, forged in several layers to create both strength, flexibility and a vibrant pattern in the steel. The combination of deep black saya with hand-painted dragon, horn inlays and copper details gives Black Scale an uncompromising premium feel, a sword as much for the collector as for those who appreciate genuine craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made of \u003cb\u003efolded steel\u003c\/b\u003e and has undergone \u003cb\u003erepeated folding during the forging process\u003c\/b\u003e . Each fold refines the structure of the steel, reduces impurities and builds up a complex layer-on-layer pattern that becomes visible in the blade's surface. This is a time-consuming craft that requires high precision and experience, and is a clear marker of a sword in the higher quality class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is also \u003cb\u003eclay-tempered\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;, which creates a \u003cb\u003ewavy hamon pattern\u003c\/b\u003e along the edge. The clay-tempering creates a hard edge for sharpness and durability, while the spine remains more flexible, a classic Japanese method that combines function and aesthetics. Each hamon is unique and cannot be reproduced exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuba + Tsuka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuba and fittings are made of \u003cb\u003ecopper\u003c\/b\u003e , richly decorated with motifs that harmonize with the dark theme of the sword. The tsuba is wrapped in black ito over genuine samegawa (stingray leather), which provides both a secure grip and a traditional visual expression. The kashira and other metal details follow the same elaborate style and contribute to the overall impression of a solidly crafted sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saya is \u003cb\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/b\u003e with a powerful \u003cb\u003edragon motif\u003c\/b\u003e , where each brushstroke contributes to a unique expression. The koiguchi, kurigata and kojiri are made with \u003cb\u003ehorn inlays\u003c\/b\u003e , which both enhances durability and highlights the sword's premium character. The black lacquer in combination with the painted details creates a deep, elegant contrast that makes the Black Scale visually striking even in resting position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 103 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade width:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folded steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamon: Wavy hamon (clay tempering)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuba \u0026amp; fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samegawa (stingray) with black ito\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted lacquered wooden saya with horn inlays\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":56676552343896,"sku":null,"price":6499.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/black-static-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed_a16af5b0-6dba-4127-8e03-e43b75e302d1.jpg?v=1770414471","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/black-scale-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}