{"product_id":"yin-yang-katana","title":"Yin \u0026 Yang Katana – T10 Steel with Notare-Gunome Hamon - 3-Tone Polish","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis katana belongs to \u003cb\u003eGhost Blades' Premium tier\u003c\/b\u003e, which means advanced craftsmanship, carefully selected materials, and a construction that combines aesthetics with functionality at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eYin \u0026amp; Yang Katana\u003c\/b\u003e is a visual and technical representation of balance. The contrast between light and darkness is reflected throughout the sword, from the blade's vibrant hamon to the saya's unique texture and finish. The result is a sword that is not just a tool, but an expression of harmony between opposites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe blade is forged from \u003cb\u003eT10 carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e and undergoes a traditional \u003cb\u003edifferential hardening\u003c\/b\u003e, where the edge is hardened more than the spine. This creates a clear and lively hamon (notare-gunome) and gives the blade an optimal combination of sharpness and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe blade features an advanced \u003cb\u003e3-tone polish\u003c\/b\u003e, where each part of the blade receives a distinct finish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-The spine (mune)\u003c\/b\u003e is mirror-polished and reflects light with high precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-The mid-section (shinogi-ji)\u003c\/b\u003e has a frosty, hazy finish that creates contrast and depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-The edge\u003c\/b\u003e highlights the wavy \u003cb\u003ehamon line, \u003c\/b\u003ealso known as\u003cb\u003e notare-gunome\u003c\/b\u003e, which runs along the blade with an organic and lively expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis polishing is labor-intensive and is used on more exclusive blades to create a clear separation between the blade's different zones, both visually and in terms of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuba \u0026amp; Tsuka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tsuba has a distinct and well-thought-out design where the contrast between light and dark elements reinforces the sword's Yin \u0026amp; Yang theme. It is constructed with a dark, textured core with a woven pattern that provides depth and structure, surrounded by a segmented light metal frame. This combination creates a visual interplay between balance and separation, much like the concept behind the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDetails in the form of subtle inlays and contrasting metal tones give the tsuba an exclusive and modern interpretation of traditional Japanese aesthetics, while maintaining a robust and functional construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe habaki is made of brass with a decorative structure that adds further layers of detail near the base of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe handle is wrapped in light cotton tsuka-ito over genuine samegawa. The light tones in the handle create a strong contrast against the darker parts of the sword, reinforcing the overall concept of duality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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's design is one of the sword's most unique features. It is made of solid wood and partially \u003cb\u003ewrapped in stingray skin at the sageo\u003c\/b\u003e, giving it an unusual and exclusive impression.\u0026nbsp;The surface is then \u003cb\u003epolished and lacquered to a high-gloss finish\u003c\/b\u003e, creating a depth where material and light interact in a way that enhances the sword's visual contrast, in line with the Yin \u0026amp; Yang theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDetails such as \u003cb\u003ekoiguchi, kurigata, and kojiri\u003c\/b\u003e are made of horn, which both strengthens the construction and adds a traditional premium feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe sword is equipped with a \u003cb\u003esilk-blend sageo\u003c\/b\u003e, tied in a classic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\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\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSteel: T10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHardening: Differentially hardened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHamon: Notare-Gunome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePolishing: Hand-polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlade length: 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandle: 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall length: 103 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeight: approx. 1.4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMounting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTsuba: Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHabaki: Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFuchi \u0026amp; Kashira: Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTsuka-ito: Cotton - traditional wrap (Hineri maki)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSamegawa: Genuine stingray skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\"\u003eMaterial: Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSurface: Stingray skin (partially)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinish: High-gloss lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKojiri \/ Kurigata \/ Koiguchi: Ox horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSageo: Silk-blend weave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\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 examples are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ghost Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56926765613400,"sku":null,"price":6899.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5401\/2760\/files\/yin-and-yang-katana-ghost-blades-unsheathed_6f4bb9e7-2b15-47f7-89fd-b9a1923c8aea.jpg?v=1773751678","url":"https:\/\/ghostblades.se\/products\/yin-yang-katana","provider":"Ghost Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}