{"product_id":"black-water-katana","title":"Black Water Katana - T10 steel with splash hamon \u0026 stone pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Water Katana has a dark, fluid expression inspired by moving water. The combination of a vibrant hamon, decorative stone pattern and a deeply lacquered saya with a gold-speckled expression gives the sword a distinct identity.\u0026nbsp;\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 forged from \u003cb\u003eT10 high-carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e with a hardness of around \u003cb\u003e60 HRC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong \u003cb\u003ethe edge\u003c\/b\u003e runs \u003cb\u003ea genuine water \"splash\" pattern hamon\u003c\/b\u003e , produced by clay hardening. The hamon line is soft with natural variations that make each blade unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong \u003cb\u003ethe back side (mune)\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003estone pattern\u003c\/b\u003e , a decorative surface finish created by forging and grinding. Stone pattern is a visual element and should not be confused with hamon or heat treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuba + Tsuka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuba is made of \u003cb\u003emetal alloy\u003c\/b\u003e with a stylized wave motif that reinforces the sword's water-inspired theme. The fittings are also made of \u003cb\u003emetal alloy\u003c\/b\u003e and have a discreet dark finish that harmonizes with the overall look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle (tsuka) is wrapped with \u003cb\u003eblack ito over genuine stingray leather\u003c\/b\u003e , in a traditional diamond pattern. The construction is stable and well-balanced for a secure grip.\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\u003eSayan is made of \u003cb\u003elacquered wood\u003c\/b\u003e with a deep black finish and \u003cb\u003egold speckled pattern\u003c\/b\u003e , which gives an impression of movement and depth, like light reflections in dark water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSageo is black and tied in a classic style, adapted to the sayan's color and expression.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Katana\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. 26 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. 1.4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteel:\u003c\/b\u003e T10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 60 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamon:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Splash\" pattern hamon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack of the blade (mune):\u003c\/b\u003e Stone pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamegawa:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine stingray leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuka winding:\u003c\/b\u003e Black ito\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuba \u0026amp; fittings:\u003c\/b\u003e Metal alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabaki: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya:\u003c\/b\u003e Lacquered wood with gold speckled finish\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":56665261998424,"sku":null,"price":6599.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/black-water-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed.jpg?v=1770257735","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/black-water-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}