{"product_id":"hell-fire-wakizashi","title":"Hell Fire Wakizashi – Handmade Sanmai with Hamon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHELL FIRE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWakizashi\u003c\/b\u003e is an exclusive short sword where traditional craftsmanship meets an aggressive, fiery aesthetic. The sword is created for collectors looking for something powerful, visually striking and technically advanced. The deep red lacquered saya consists of dragon motifs executed in the traditional \u003ci\u003eraden\u003c\/i\u003e technique, where real seashells are inlaid in the lacquer and polished to a mirror-like surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\u003efolded steel\u003c\/b\u003e . This construction provides an optimal balance between extreme sharpness, strength and flexibility, while the folded outer steel creates a vibrant and unique pattern in the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\u003e hand-polished in several steps\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;to highlight both the hardening line and the structure of the steel and ensure a sharp and well-balanced edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuba + Tsuka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tsuba has an unusual and very characteristic construction inspired by \u003cb\u003echain links\u003c\/b\u003e . The guard itself consists of a circular frame where interconnected segments form a ring around the center. The individual links are designed in different tones: dark bronze, brass and silver which gives a subtle contrast and a more vivid expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tsuka is wrapped with black \u003cb\u003eito\u003c\/b\u003e over genuine stingray leather (samegawa), which gives both an exclusive appearance and a stable grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe saya is made of wood and covered in a deep, fiery red high-gloss lacquer that gives the sword a powerful and elegant expression. The mirror-like finish enhances the depth of the color while the natural structure of the wood can be subtly seen in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs a central decorative element, the saya is adorned with a dragon made in the traditional \u003cb\u003eraden technique,\u003c\/b\u003e an exclusive Japanese craft method in which thin fragments of genuine seashell are cut out by hand and set into the lacquer. After inlaying, the surface is carefully polished in several stages until the decoration is fully integrated into the lacquer, forming a smooth, glass-like finish. The result is a shimmering dragon whose iridescent tones change depending on how the light falls on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe koiguchi, kurigata and kojiri are reinforced with black \u003cb\u003ehorn inlays\u003c\/b\u003e , which both improves durability and highlights the sword's exclusive level. The combination of deep red lacquer, natural materials and the hand-inlaid raden decoration makes the saya an artistic centerpiece for the entire sword, as much a craft object as a functional part of the katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eType: Wakizashi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTotal length: approx. 78 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlade length: approx. 52 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandle length: approx. 23 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlade width: approx. 3.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSteel construction: Sanmai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCore steel: T10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHardening: Differential hardened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHamon: Visible hamon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTsuka: Black winding over white samegawa (hineri maki)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTsuba: Brass, copper, bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHabaki: Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSaya: Red and black lacquered saya with dragon motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDecoration on saya: Horn inlay and genuine shell decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSageo: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ghost Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56913367662936,"sku":null,"price":5599.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/hell-fire-wakizashi-ghost-blades-unsheathed_e18d16bf-24b2-4251-b5ef-b0b875d91693.jpg?v=1773510380","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/hell-fire-wakizashi","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}