{"product_id":"obsidian-edge-katana","title":"Obsidian Edge Katana – T10 Steel with Hitatsura Hamon - Imported Ebony Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Obsidian Edge\u003c\/b\u003e is a dark, technically advanced katana with a focus on blade craftsmanship and material selection. The sword is characterized by its \u003cb\u003ehitatsura hamon\u003c\/b\u003e , copper fittings and an \u003cb\u003eimported Brazilian ebony\u003c\/b\u003e saya. The style is toned down, raw and uncompromising, designed for practitioners and enthusiasts who value advanced hardening and a distinctive visual expression.\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 steel\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eadvanced clay-hardened with hitatsura hamon\u003c\/b\u003e . This hardening technique is significantly more demanding than traditional hamon and results in an irregular, vibrant pattern that extends across larger areas of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is hand-polished in several steps to highlight the contrast and depth of the hamon and give the blade a more powerful and functional impression.\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 other fittings are made of \u003cb\u003ecopper\u003c\/b\u003e , with detailed dragon motifs that give both visual weight and classic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuka is wrapped in \u003cb\u003eblack cotton\u003c\/b\u003e over \u003cb\u003egenuine white samegawa (stingray leather)\u003c\/b\u003e . Underneath the wrapping are decorative menuki that contribute to both balance and grip. The handle is well proportioned and stable in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saya is made from \u003cb\u003eimported Brazilian ebony\u003c\/b\u003e , a very dense and durable wood with a natural dark luster. The finish is understated and elegant, complemented by matching sageo that harmonizes with the rest of the sword's aesthetics.\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\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 103cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 103 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteel:\u003c\/b\u003e T10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamon:\u003c\/b\u003e Hitatsura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuka:\u003c\/b\u003e Black cotton wrapping over white samegawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFittings:\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 Imported Brazilian ebony\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":56690895356248,"sku":null,"price":7999.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/obsidian-edge-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed.jpg?v=1770674837","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/obsidian-edge-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}