{"product_id":"octo-8-katana","title":"OCTO-8 Katana - Handmade Samurai Sword in T10 Steel with X Hamon","description":"\u003cp\u003eOCTO-8 is a katana with a powerful and distinctive expression, where ocean-inspired symbolism meets traditional Japanese design. The sword combines a graphic and unusual hamon with a richly decorated mount, and is clearly positioned as a collector's item with a strong visual 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 a \u003cb\u003egenuine hamon in an X-pattern\u003c\/b\u003e , produced by clay hardening. The hamon line is clear and graphic, with natural variations that make each blade unique in its expression.\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 is richly decorated with \u003cb\u003eorganic motifs\u003c\/b\u003e using \u003cb\u003ecopper as the base metal\u003c\/b\u003e , complemented by silver and gold-colored details. The shape is deep and three-dimensional, acting as a visual anchor between blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle (tsuka) is wrapped with \u003cb\u003elight brown suede-ito\u003c\/b\u003e over \u003cb\u003egenuine stingray leather\u003c\/b\u003e in katate maki wrapping style with traditional diamond pattern. The fittings are copper-based and decorated with relief details that harmonize with the overall theme of the sword.\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\u003eMade from \u003cb\u003elacquered wood\u003c\/b\u003e with a black base finish, the Saya is \u003cb\u003eengraved with an octopus theme\u003c\/b\u003e , with tentacles and organic shapes running along the sheath. The engraving is deep and detailed, with touches of orange tones that bring the motif to life and contrast against the dark background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSageo is black with beige accents and tied in a classic style, adapted to the sayan's color scheme and motif.\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. 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle 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\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 1.5 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 Hamon in X 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 Suede-ito (katate maki)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFittings:\u003c\/b\u003e Copper-based with decorative finish\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 engraved octopus motif\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":56664901910872,"sku":null,"price":6999.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/octo-8-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed.jpg?v=1770256292","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/octo-8-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}