{"title":"Daisho","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dragon-citadel-katana-limited-edition","title":"Citadel Dragon Katana - Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitadel Dragon Katana - Limited Edition I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDNH7 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eCompletely Hand-Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLimited Edition of 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem SC4046\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 41 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2lb 6oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: 5.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: 4.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: 1 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely well balanced sword in a water dragon theme, with a dragon and nami or wave tsuba and turbulent water fuchi and kashira. The blade is hand forged and differentially hardened DNH7 high carbon steel. Each blade is hand polished using traditional stones and powders to produce an authentic look. This sword features a full length bo-hi or fuller to lighten and balance the blade. The hi continues through the habaki and into the nakago, with the copper habaki forged to follow the hi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuka is carved to each individual sword ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The ito or handle wrapping is dark blue silk imported from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saya is lacquered in a deep blue with a same-gawa or sting ray skin wrap. Each saya is carved for the individual sword ensuring a proper snug fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA weapon of war foremost, new individual details in this sword present themselves with each viewing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've added at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/dragon-tanto-limited-edition\"\u003eTanto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/ocean-tanto\/sc4045\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the Dragon set limited edition as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961240850537,"sku":"SC4046","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SC4046.png?v=1772638262"},{"product_id":"dragon-tanto-limited-edition","title":"Citadel Dragon Tanto - Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitadel Dragon Tanto Limited Edition I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDNH7 Forged High-Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eCompletely Hand-Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLimited Edition of 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem SC4047\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 9 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 15 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: 5.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: 2.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: 0.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe matching Dragon Tanto for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/dragon-citadel-katana-limited-edition\"\u003eDragon Katana\u003c\/a\u003e by Citadel Swords.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few swords in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 tanto, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a hand forged and differentially hardened DNH7 high-carbon steel blade. Each blade is hand polished using traditional stones and powders to produce an authentic look. Each fitting (tsuba, fuchi, kashira) is meticulously hand crafted in pure iron. Each piece is therefore slightly unique and held to a high standard of excellence. Citadel is one of only a handful of sword makers worldwide that still produces fittings in this manner. The tsuka is carved to each individual blade ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The ito or handle wrapping is dark blue wrapped silk imported from Japan. The saya is a work of art in its own right, completely wrapped in ray-skin. Each saya is painstakingly hand carved for the individual piece ensuring a proper snug fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961261035625,"sku":"SC4047","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SC4047.png?v=1772638859"},{"product_id":"citadel-wolf-katana-limited-edition","title":"Citadel Wolf Katana - Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitadel Wolf Katana - Limited Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e26 3\/4\" DNH7 Forged Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eSuede Tsuka Ito handle wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLacquered dark brown saya with gray mist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SC4048\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 39 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 26 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 11\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 lbs 3 oz\u003cbr\u003eWidth at Guard: 32mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Guard: 5.5mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Tip: 1.5mm\u003cbr\u003eSori: 1\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003cbr\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003cbr\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Suede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Wolf Katana and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/citadel-wolf-wakizashi-limited-edition-nbsp\"\u003eWakizashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/citadel-wolf-wakizashi\/sc4049\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eleap beyond the typical black katana format into wilder concept of style and grace. The black etched wolf tsuba showcases Citadel's handmade style and attention to detail. The fuchi and kashira are lightly textured and gentle to the touch. The forged 26 3\/4\" DNH7 blade feature bo hi to lighten the 5.5mm thick blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11\" tsuka is wrapped in suede tsuka ito over white same (ray skin). The tsuka is carved to each individual sword ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The menuki are a billowing cloud and moon motif with a crecent moon and full moon on the other. The dark brown saya with a gray mist is lacquered with buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri. Each saya is carved for the individual sword ensuring a proper snug fit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wolf Wakizashi (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/citadel-wolf-wakizashi-limited-edition-nbsp\"\u003eSC4049\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/citadel-wolf-wakizashi\/sc4049\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) is an excellent mate to this beast of a blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961307664489,"sku":"SC4048","price":3399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SC4048.png?v=1772640775"},{"product_id":"citadel-wolf-wakizashi-limited-edition","title":"Citadel Wolf Wakizashi - Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitadel Wolf Wakizashi - Limited Edition \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e21\" DNH7 Forged Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eSuede Tsuka Ito handle wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLacquered dark brown saya with gray mist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SC4049\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 31 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 1 lbs9 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Guard: 30.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: 1.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Suede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few in the same style but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Wolf Katana (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/citadel-wolf-katana-limited-edition\"\u003eSC4048\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/citadel-wolf-katana-limited-edition\"\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Wakizashi (SC4049) leap beyond the typical black katana format into a wilder concept of style and grace. The black etched wold tsuba showcases Citadel's handmade style and attention to detail. The fuchi and kashira are lightly textured and gentle to the touch. The forged 21\" DNH7 blade feature bo hi to lighten the 5.5mm thick blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9\" tsuka is wrapped in suede tsuka ito over white same (ray skin). The tsuka is carved to each individual sword ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The menuki are a cloud and moon motif with a crecent moon and full moon on the other. The dark brown saya with a gray mist is lacquered with buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri. Each saya is carved for the individual sword ensuring a proper snug fit. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961342365801,"sku":"SC4049","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SC4049.png?v=1772643382"},{"product_id":"pine-crane-wakizashi","title":"Pine Crane Wakizashi","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e19 5\/8\" forged T10 steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eA must have wakizashi to complete the theme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFeatures a powerful motif of Japanese culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SD35300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable 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embossing on the bronzed steel tsuba,  fuchi and kashira is so finely detailed echoing life in art.  The brown cotton ito (handle wrap) is beautifully contrasted by the white same (rayskin),  silver crane menuki,  seppa,  habaki and the bronzed fittings.  The 19 5\/8”  forged T10 blade boasts a gorgeously prominent hamon with a mirror finished ji and mune.  The 1 1\/4”  kissaki pierces quick and deep as the bill of crane. The textured dark brown saya contains all this majesty and power highlighted by the first 7”  black and matte striped paint with a charcoal and copper accented sageo and buffalo horn korikata and kojiri.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43016361672809,"sku":"SD35300","price":589.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35300.png?v=1773936358"},{"product_id":"lotus-seed-katana","title":"Lotus Seed Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e27 1\/2\" forged T10 steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFeatures an irregular hamon line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003ePowerful physically 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oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 47.4271px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 49.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 57.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 72.3125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 69.9792px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 68.5417px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e31mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 59.8125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e22mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 27.0729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artisans of Dragon King offer us another exquisite piece of revered symbolism from Japanese culture with the Pine Crane Daisho Set.  The red-crown crane holds profound respect and power in the Japanese mythos believed to live for a thousand years.  As a symbol of authority,  a Japanese idiom says,  “one word from the crane”  referring to the final word that isn’t challenged.  Marrying the symbolism of the pine tree,  another icon of power,  longevity and wisdom,  Shinto beliefs state that the gods of heaven reside in the ancient pines.  Often used in wedding attire,  the red-crown crane mates for life which make sense to pair this theme with a matching wakizashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pine Crane motif carries throughout both pieces in stirring flows of earth tones.  The embossing on the bronzed steel tsuba,  fuchi and kashira is so finely detailed,  echoing life in art.  The black cotton ito (handle wrap) is beautifully contrasted by the white same (rayskin),  silver crane menuki,  seppa,  habaki and the bronzed fittings.  The 27 7\/8”  forged T10 blade boasts a gorgeously prominent hamon with a mirror finished ji and mune.  The 1 ½”  kissaki pierces quick and deep as the bill of crane.  Like the crane,  this katana is long yet very light considering the blade length and the 12”  tsuka (handle).  The textured brown saya contains all this majesty and power highlighted by the first 8 ¼”  black and matte striped paint with a charcoal and copper accented sageo and buffalo horn korikata and kojiri. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022612529257,"sku":"SD35290","price":1029.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35290.png?v=1774029853"}],"url":"https:\/\/cassamuraiswords.com\/collections\/daisho.oembed","provider":"CAS Samurai Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}