{"product_id":"hidden-gem-katana","title":"Hidden Gem Katana – Blue blade T10 steel with stone pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eHidden Gem is a katana with a subdued yet distinctive expression. At first glance, it is dark and restrained, but the blue tone of the blade and the subtle details quickly reveal why it bears its name. The sword combines decorative finishes with a traditional shape.\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\u003eT10 steel\u003c\/b\u003e and has a hardness of around \u003cb\u003e60 HRC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has a \u003cb\u003eblue finish\u003c\/b\u003e , produced through heat treatment, which provides a deeper and more unique visual expression than traditional polished steel. The color varies subtly along the blade depending on the light and angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong \u003cb\u003ethe back (mune)\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003estone pattern\u003c\/b\u003e , a decorative surface finish that gives the blade a rawer and more organic impression. Stone pattern is a visual element and should not be confused with hamon or heat treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the blade is also provided with \u003cb\u003edecorative filework\u003c\/b\u003e , which enhances the sense of craftsmanship and provides additional structure.\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 has a \u003cb\u003edragon motif\u003c\/b\u003e and is made with \u003cb\u003ecopper as the base metal\u003c\/b\u003e , which provides a warm contrast to the blue blade. The other fittings are also copper-based and have a lightly patinated 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 provides 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 dark, stone-like surface texture. The finish is discreet but vibrant, with small variations that give a natural and toned-down expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sageo is black and tied in a classic style, matching the color and texture of the saya.\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\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. 72 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\u003eBlade thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 0.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 1.25 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\u003eBlade surface:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue heat-treated finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade surface (back):\u003c\/b\u003e Stone pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpine:\u003c\/b\u003e Decorative filework (mune)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamon:\u003c\/b\u003e No\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 Copper-based\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya:\u003c\/b\u003e Lacquered wood with stone-like texture\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":56665577029976,"sku":null,"price":4899.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/hidden-gem-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed.jpg?v=1770281593","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/hidden-gem-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}