{"product_id":"hell-fire-katana","title":"Hell Fire Katana – Sanmai Blade with Wavy Hamon - Saya with Sea Shells","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHELL FIRE\u003c\/b\u003e is an exclusive katana where traditional craftsmanship meets an aggressive, fiery aesthetic. The sword is created for collectors looking for something powerful, visually striking and technically advanced. The saya features a dragon crafted using traditional \u003ci\u003eRaden\u003c\/i\u003e shell-inlay, where pieces of genuine sea shell are embedded into the lacquer and polished to a mirror finish.\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 made with a \u003cb\u003etraditional sanmai construction\u003c\/b\u003e , where a core of \u003cb\u003eT10 high carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e is combined with an outer layer of \u003cb\u003efolding steel\u003c\/b\u003e . This construction provides an optimal balance between extreme strength and flexibility, while the folded outer steel creates a vibrant and unique pattern in the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter forging, the blade has undergone \u003cb\u003eadvanced clay hardening\u003c\/b\u003e , resulting in a natural and clear \u003cb\u003ehamon\u003c\/b\u003e . Each blade is hardened individually and therefore has its own expression, no two blades are exactly alike. Finally, the blade has been \u003cb\u003ehand-ground and hand-polished in several steps according to the Japanese method.\u003c\/b\u003e\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 tsuka is wrapped with green\/mustard yellow\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;ito\u003c\/b\u003e over genuine stingray leather (samegawa), which gives both an exclusive look and a stable grip. The warm tones enhance the sword's fiery theme and create a strong contrast to the cool steel of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuba is made of \u003cb\u003ecopper\u003c\/b\u003e and has a powerful, organically shaped design with details that evoke movement and raw strength. The surface is richly textured and interacts well with the hamon of the blade, giving a cohesive and well-crafted overall impression.\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 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe saya is crafted from wood and finished in a deep, fiery red high-gloss lacquer that gives the sword a powerful and elegant presence. The mirror-polished surface enhances the richness of the color while allowing subtle hints of the wood’s natural grain to appear in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs a central decorative element, the saya is adorned with a dragon created using traditional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eraden technique,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;an exclusive Japanese craft in which thin fragments of genuine sea shell are carefully cut and inlaid into the lacquer. After the inlay process, the surface is meticulously polished in multiple stages until the decoration becomes seamlessly integrated with the lacquer, forming a smooth, glass-like finish. The result is a shimmering dragon whose iridescent tones shift depending on how light falls across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ekoiguchi, kurigata, and kojiri\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are reinforced with black horn fittings, enhancing both durability and refinement while emphasizing the sword’s premium character. The combination of deep red lacquer, natural materials, and the hand-inlaid raden decoration transforms the saya into a work of art in its own right, as much a showcase of craftsmanship as it is a functional component of the katana.\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\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\u003eTsuka 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\u003eSteel:\u003c\/b\u003e Sanmai - Folded steel with T10 steel core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamon:\u003c\/b\u003e Wavy\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\u003eSaya:\u003c\/b\u003e Lacquered wood, red finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya details:\u003c\/b\u003e Sea Shell, deep red laqcuer. Koiguchi, kurigata and kojiri in horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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":56696266719576,"sku":null,"price":6999.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/hell-fire-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed.jpg?v=1770767891","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/hell-fire-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}