{"product_id":"thunder-struck-katana","title":"Thunder Struck Katana – Clay-Tempered T10 with Super Mirror Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThunder Struck is a katana that combines power and movement. The deep black saya with a hand-painted motif creates a dramatic contrast to the bright hamon line on the blade like lightning cutting through the night sky. The design combines traditional Japanese form with a more contemporary expression.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe blade\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 and polished in several stages to achieve a \u003cb\u003esuper high bright finish\u003c\/b\u003e , an extremely bright and mirror-like polish that provides maximum reflection and a clean, high-contrast expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is \u003cb\u003eclay-hardened (differentially hardened)\u003c\/b\u003e , which creates a visible hamon line along the edge. The hardened edge provides high sharpness and wear resistance, while the back retains a more tough structure for a better balance between strength and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirror-clear surface makes the hamon stand out clearly in the light, enhancing the “lightning-like” character that defines Thunder Struck.\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 fittings are made of black metal with an open ornamental pattern that gives an airy but powerful feel. The tsuba is hineri-maki wrapped in dark blue ito over genuine samegawa (stingray skin). The fittings are carefully crafted to create a whole where metal, textile and wood interact harmoniously.\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\u003eThe Saya is lacquered in a deep black tone with a hand-painted motif inspired by classic Japanese iconography. The high-gloss finish enhances the motif's contrasts and gives it a vivid depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sageo is dark blue and discreet to keep the focus on the expression of the blade and the saya. The whole gives a powerful and controlled impression like a storm gathering on the horizon.\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\u003eTotal length: approx. 103 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: approx. 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle length: approx. 26.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade width: approx. 3.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approx. 1.32 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: T10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardening: Clay hardened (differential hardened)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Ultra-bright mirror polishing with visible hamon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsuka: Samegawa with hineri-maki wrapping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFittings: Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabaki: Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaya:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eHigh-gloss black saya with hand-painted motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSageo: Dark blue\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\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":56721913217368,"sku":null,"price":5399.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/thunder-struck-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed.jpg?v=1771180891","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/thunder-struck-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}