{"title":"Differentially Tempered","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":"citadel-bamboo-katana","title":"Citadel Bamboo Katana","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCitadel Bamboo Katana - Limited Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHandmade by skilled artisans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHand carved fittings of pure iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLimited Edition of 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SC4003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 40 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 27 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2lb 3oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint of Balance: 4 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: .25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: .2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\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 rendition of the classical bamboo themed katana is a light and fast sword. Hand forged from imported European DNH7 high carbon steel the differentially hardened blade features a \"bo-hi\" or fuller to lighten and balance the blade without sacrificing strength.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an extremely collectible and capable sword.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuba is hand cut and engraved from pure iron. The \"nanako\" or stippled pattern on the tsuba is accomplished by hand, quite a feat of patience with a stunning result. The tsuba also features \"seki-gane\", metal inserts at the top and bottom of the hole for the blade to slip through. These are of a softer metal (copper) than the iron of the tsuba and allow easier shaping of the hole to perfectly fit the tsuba to the blade. Over time if this fit becomes loose or the tsuba is fitted to another blade the seki-gane may be adjusted easily to tighten it back up. This is a small detail usually only found on hand-made Japanese tsuba and is indicative of the level of care and craftsmanship given to these swords by Citadel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"tsuka\" or handle and \"saya\" or scabbard are hand carved to fit each individual blade ensuring a proper fit. The handle is wrapped in genuine imported silk form Japan and tightly wrapped around the full same-gawa or ray skin wrap around the wooden core. The saya is lacquered in black to a nice semi-gloss finish with a ray skin wrap near the mouth of the saya to strengthen this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn hand this sword feels as if it is a natural extension to your arm, a truly exceptional experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961354293353,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/sc4003.png?v=1772644314"},{"product_id":"practical-katana","title":"Practical Katana","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe economically priced Practical Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHigh carbon forged blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferentially 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(Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Practical Katana is a great entry-level katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor those who wish to start with tameshigiri and other cutting sword arts. Without the cost of a traditionally made katana and the all-natural handle component that shrink and swell from perspiration from your hands and humidity from your environment, the Practical Katana allows you to enjoy katana ownership without the excessive maintenance that comes with it. And once you’ve made thousands of cuts with it, you can get another or sharpen it with modern conventional means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Practical Katana has been the standard in the Japanese sword industry since its introduction since the early 2000s. It's highly imitated but never truly replicated by the competition. You can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epurchase with confidence in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand swords with our four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMade formerly at the legendary Hanwei forge that closed in 2024, the famed artisans of Dalian at the Dragon King forge take the mantle of this legendary brand. Former protégé of Paul Chen and original engineer of the manufacturing of the Hanwei brand, Frenchie Jin knows these swords better than anyone else as he was a part or their original conception at the original Hanwei Metal Factory. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand couldn’t be in better manufacturing hands for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugei Samurai Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963402326121,"sku":"SH10701","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH10701.png?v=1772723274"},{"product_id":"practical-plus-katana","title":"Practical Plus Katana","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe economically priced Practical Plus Katana ..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHigh carbon forged blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFully functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferential tempering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SH20731\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter the success of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/katana\/products\/practical-katana\"\u003ePractical Katana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/practical-katana\/sh10701\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the early 2000s, the Practical Plus Katana emerged as the next logical step in economical katana ownership. The Practical Plus Katana from CAS Hanwei provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana,  but using more traditional fittings and construction methods and a more prominent hamon. The Practical Plus katana features genuine same (rayskin) on the tsuka (handle), with a tsuka-ito (wrap) specially developed for its gripping qualities.  The traditional length tang is double-pegged and allows for removal of the tsuka for cleaning and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe fittings of the Practical Plus Katana are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki and the handsome tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. Elevating the elegance and adding more striking beauty to the sword art of the katana, the Practical Plus Katana just makes owning all that a little more affordable and traditionally made. This katana has become one of the favorites of practitioners and collectors alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Practical Katana Series has been the standard in the Japanese sword industry since its introduction since the early 2000s. They are highly imitated but never truly replicated by the competition. You can purchase with confidence in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand swords with our four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963418447977,"sku":"SH20731","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH20731.png?v=1772725888"},{"product_id":"practical-pro-katana","title":"Practical Pro Katana","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe economically Practical Pro Katana .. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHigh carbon forged blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferentially tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFully functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SH21621\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"992\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 15oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter the success of the Practical Series katana and the apparent need in the Japanese sword market for more affordable and accessible katana, CAS set about designing a wider range of katana that would appeal to a large audience, and in this case, a larger practitioner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Practical Pro Katana was built for those who needed a little more leverage and reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeaturing not only a longer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e29 ½” blade that was differentially tempered, the Practical Pro Katana added a longer tsuka (handle) that was leather wrapped which differentiated it from its predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKeeping with the theme of elegant simplicity, the round Kuruma tsuba represents the “Wheel of Dharma”which is found in the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. The fuchi and karshia are plain but maintain the overall tone of the sword. The Practical Pro embodies true meekness with the restrained power of this cutting katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThough the accoutrements are subtle, the hamon of the blade is more prominent than its predecessors. The golden menuki contrast brightly against the white same (rayskin) and black tsuka-ito. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Practical Katana Series has been the standard in the Japanese sword industry since its introduction since the early 2000s. They are highly imitated but never truly replicated by the competition. You can purchase with confidence in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand swords with our four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963429425257,"sku":"SH21621","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH21621_c967e7dd-33e0-41fa-9b62-2f1225140216.png?v=1774293672"},{"product_id":"practical-xl-katana","title":"PSK XL Katana - PSK","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePSK XL Katana - Performance Series Katana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003ePerformance XL Blade Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferentially Tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBuilt for Martial 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class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.5417px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.8229px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.0312px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5729px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2292px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 14 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.4271px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.1875px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.8854px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3229px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.9792px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.5417px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.8229px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.0312px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/performance-series\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/resource\/performance-series-katana-information\/305\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a standard in the Japanese sword market. Being the go-to cutting katana for practitioners, our newly updated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/pages\/performance-series\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e katana continue to out rank the competition within their niche in the sword world with their consistency and reliability of quality and cutting execution. Highly imitated but never truly replicated, you can  purchase with confidence in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e brand swords with our over four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PSK Plus Elite Katana was designed for versatility and to be an all-around cutting workhorse for various styles of targets .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeeping the furniture of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\/products\/practical-plus-katana\"\u003ePractical Plus Katana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand  the upgraded natural components of the tsuka, the blade features all the benefits of the Shinogi Zukuri blade geometry. Allowing for a variety of cuts on diverse targets, the Elite design offers the practitioner the ability to take advantage of cutting light or heavy targets with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esword\u003c\/em\u003e. The 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner, producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40.  Cut with speed and accuracy with the Practical Plus Elite Katana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963475497065,"sku":"SH6000X2","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH6000X2.png?v=1772733623"},{"product_id":"practical-plus-xl-katana","title":"PSK Plus XL Katana - PSK","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePractical Plus XL Katana - Performance Series Katana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003ePerformance XL Blade Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferentially Tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBuilt for Martial Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SH6001X2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lb 14 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\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\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/performance-series\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/resource\/performance-series-katana-information\/305\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a standard in the Japanese sword market. Being the go-to cutting katana for practitioners, our newly updated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/pages\/performance-series\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e katana continue to out rank the competition within their niche in the sword world with their consistency and reliability of quality and cutting execution. Highly imitated but never truly replicated, you can  purchase with confidence in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e brand swords with our over four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PSK Plus Elite Katana was designed for versatility and to be an all-around cutting workhorse for various styles of targets .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeeping the furniture of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\/products\/practical-plus-katana\"\u003ePractical Plus Katana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand  the upgraded natural components of the tsuka, the blade features all the benefits of the Shinogi Zukuri blade geometry. Allowing for a variety of cuts on diverse targets, the Elite design offers the practitioner the ability to take advantage of cutting light or heavy targets with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esword\u003c\/em\u003e. The 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner, producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40.  Cut with speed and accuracy with the Practical Plus Elite Katana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963520815209,"sku":"SH6001X2","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH6001X2.png?v=1772735950"},{"product_id":"practical-plus-elite-katana","title":"PSK Plus Elite Katana - PSK","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePractical Plus Elite Katana - Performance Series Katana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003ePerformance XL Blade Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferentially Tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBuilt for Martial Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # 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Being the go-to cutting katana for practitioners, our newly updated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/pages\/performance-series\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e katana continue to out rank the competition within their niche in the sword world with their consistency and reliability of quality and cutting execution. Highly imitated but never truly replicated, you can  purchase with confidence in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e brand swords with our over four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PSK Plus Elite Katana was designed for versatility and to be an all-around cutting workhorse for various styles of targets .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeeping the furniture of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\/products\/practical-plus-katana\"\u003ePractical Plus Katana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand  the upgraded natural components of the tsuka, the blade features all the benefits of the Shinogi Zukuri blade geometry. Allowing for a variety of cuts on diverse targets, the Elite design offers the practitioner the ability to take advantage of cutting light or heavy targets with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esword\u003c\/em\u003e. The 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner, producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40.  Cut with speed and accuracy with the Practical Plus Elite Katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963538444393,"sku":"SH6001K2","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH6001K2.png?v=1772738835"},{"product_id":"shi-katana","title":"Shi Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e28\" T10 Forged Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eSkull shaped tsuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBlack-on-back tsuka-ito and same\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SD35280\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 12 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/2\"\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/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\u003eBlackest of the black and deadlier than death,  the Shi Katana epitomizes the true function of the katana when carried to its ultimate end.  When traditionally worn,  the flash of the black skull shaped tsuba (guard) and kanji embossed fuchi-kashira (pommel) warns any would-be assassin that to challenge this warrior is to court your demise.  The 11 ½”  tsuka (handle) features a black-on-black tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and same (ray skin) handle contrasted by the triple silver skull menuki.  A silver habaki (blade collar) and seppa (spacers) accent the 28”  forged steel blade which rests in a hand carved,  textured matte black saya.  The saya is adorned with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) and a black sageo (cord).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful, foreboding and deadly sharp,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe Shi Katana possesses a thirsty blade and its owner must be one who can harness the power wisely\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42974144168041,"sku":"SD35280","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35280.png?v=1773239224"},{"product_id":"spring-sakura-katana-dtb","title":"Spring Sakura Katana - DTB","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSpring Sakura Katana - Differentially Tempered Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e5160 Differentially Tempered Forged Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTraditional Construction with Exceptional 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Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\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 sakura,  or cherry blossom,  explodes brilliantly and gorgeously in the Spring but soon falls.  History teaches us there was no greater glory for a samurai warrior than to fall in battle in a field of scattered cherry blossoms.  Our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Sakura Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents this beautiful Japanese metaphor of the transience of life.  The blackened fuchi,  kashira and ornate stainless cherry blossom tsuba accent the beatutifullu polish and differentially tempered 27 1\/4\"  blade, now with the HRC 60 edge and the HRC 40 back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrasted by the crimson tsuka-ito  (handle wrap),  the white same (ray skin) on the wood core handle, the notched seppa  (spacers),  silver habaki  (blade collar)  and the cherry blossom menuki  (handle ornaments),  represent the only vivid aspects of this sobering piece.  The black lacquered saya  (scabbard)  features a buffalo horn rimmed koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and a wooden kurikata (knob) with a black sageo (cord). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42979038429289,"sku":"SD35191","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35191.png?v=1773428189"},{"product_id":"tenka-fubu-katana","title":"Tenka Fubu Katana","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Nation Under One Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e28 1\/2\" Forged Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eExquisitely detailed in honoring Oda Nobunaga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTraditional handle construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SD35240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Guard: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Tip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: 4.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: \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\u003ctable width=\"992\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 7 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 1\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nation under one sword. \u003c\/strong\u003eDragon King pays homage to the renowned military leader,  Oda Nobunaga of the Sengoku period in the Tenka Fubu Katana,  which was his motto “the nation under one sword”.  Powerful,  ruthless and audacious,  the Tenka Fubu Katana possesses all the elements that Oda Nobunaga was known for during his rule in medieval Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost prominent on the tsuba  (guard)  features the kabuto of Oda Nobunaga and on the fuchi-kashira  (pommel)  the kabuto of his most bitter rival,  Takeda Shingen.  The fuchi  (collar)  bears a war fan and battle flag to commemorate his victory in 1560 at Dengakuhazama,  where he raised his battle flags over the rise of a hill to fool Imagawa's forces to think he was encamped there,  while he and a handful of men snuck around for a sneak attack,  which afterward changed the course of Japan’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOda Nobunaga’s passion for warfare to bring about a unified Japan was only matched by his love for poetry and tea ceremony which are memorialized by the silver menuki  (handle ornaments).  The red lacquered saya holds the true symbol of Oda Nobunaga’s power, a 28 ½”  forged steel blade,  and symbolizes the blood that was shed to achieve his ambitions.  The saya is adorned with a buffalo horn kurikata  (knob)  and kojiri  (cap). The brown and gold sageo  (cord)  unifies the piece to the brown tsuka-ito  (handle wrap)  over white same  (ray skin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must have for collectors,  but very much a functional piece,  one especially built well enough that Oda Nobunaga himself would be proud to carry. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42979183067241,"sku":"SD35240","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35240.png?v=1773432420"},{"product_id":"warfire-katana","title":"WarFire Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e28 1\/4\" blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eAuthentic handle construction and materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBlack textured 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valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 9 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\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\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\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\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\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 scouts have reported,  the civilians are behind the walls as dust stirs on the horizon:  war is at your doorstep.  The battlements are besieged,  fire and chaos reign in the streets as the enemy is within the gates.  The sword of the invader swings down,  bringing blood and death which is somberly embodied in this WarFire Katana by Dragon King.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 28 ¼”  curved blade features a distinct hamon from kissaki to habaki.  The 11”  tsuka has black cotton wrap around real same  (ray skin)  contrasted by silver warhorses with no rider.  The blackened tsuba features a samurai on horseback and the blade side the Kumamoto castle engulfed in smoke and flame.  The fuchi shows enflamed battlements and the kashira depicts a samurai warrior standing in its midst.  The black textured saya is wrapped with a black sageo with buffalo horn kuiguchi,  kurikata and kojiri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an imposing 40 ¾”  overall,  this sword is built for war ...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42986067066985,"sku":"SD35360","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35360.png?v=1773667565"},{"product_id":"war-horse-katana","title":"War Horse Katana","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e28\" forged steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTraditional handle construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eThick balanced cutting blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem #  SD35250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 37.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 56.2292px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 69.3125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 72.9792px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 59.8125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 27.0729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 37.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 56.2292px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 8 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\u003e40 1\/2\"\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\"\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\u003e 11 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 69.3125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 72.9792px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5mm\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 59.8125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 27.0729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe earth trembles and the air thunders as thousands of hoofs strike the ground over the horizon.  The tranquility of the emerald sea nor of the clear blue sky shield you from the destruction galloping toward you as battle nears.  Much like the War Horse Katana,  the beautiful colors of the emerald tsuka over white same (ray skin) belie the deadly sharp steel blade nestled in the deep blue saya. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003eThe forged 1566 steel blade features true clay-tempering that produces a distinctive hamon (temper line).  The traditional polish brings out the real hamon and a mirror shinogi-ji (flat section).  The HRC 60 edge and HRC 40 back are ideal for cutting if you wish to try this pony in the field.  The blackened tsuba features two rider-less horses chasing each other in the endless human condition of warfare.  The silver menuki represent the Tokugawa and Oda clans whereas the fuchi and kashira feature the Takeda and Mori clan symbols.  Truly a tragically beautiful katana built for war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome artists make statements in paint, in words, songs and others in sculpture. Frenchie Jin makes his statements in steel. The War Horse Katana by Dragon King represents Frenchie's superior abilities in making statements via sword art. The front of the tsuba depicts two riderless horses circling, chasing each other in the endless cycle of human conflict and the back shows a fallen warrior. To the average sword collector or observer, it looks like finely embosses figures in steel. It is easy to overlook a deeper meaning of a piece when in awe of fine craftsmanship. But a sword like the War Horse Katana needs to be studied and examined deeper in the broader scope of the story that the furniture of the sword is tellling. In every violent conflict there is loss on both sides. A human being must pay the price of war with their death.  The cold underlying tragedy of the loss of life can be forgotten in pride derived from the honorable victory over ones adversary. When those opponents are someone's son, a brother or father, the Some build monuments to honor the fallen, and others make swords as a warning to the consequences of war.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Pat the Sword Guy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42986100129897,"sku":"SD35350","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35350.png?v=1773671641"},{"product_id":"savior-katana","title":"Savior Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e29 1\/2\" forged steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTradition handle construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBeautiful kami motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SD35250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 811px;\" width=\"992\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\" height=\"44\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5625px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 81.2188px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.4375px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.1875px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.8438px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 94.3333px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.9688px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 93.5625px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.8229px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.3958px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5625px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 81.2188px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 10 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.4375px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.1875px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.8438px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 94.3333px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.9688px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 93.5625px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.8229px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.4167px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003eThe Savior Katana by Dragon King embodies the power of the Kami  (guardian spirit)  throughout the entire motif.  From the fuchi-kashira,  menuki,  fuchia and to the tsuba,  our artisans convey this ancient theme beautifully without being gaudy or pretentious.  The silver sword menuki compliments the white same (ray skin),  black cotton tsuka-ito  (handle wrap),  and the notched silver seppa  (spacers).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003eThe forged T10 steel blade features true clay-tempering that produces a distinctive hamon  (temper line).  The traditional polish brings out the real hamon and a mirror shinogi-ji  (flat section).  The HRc 60 edge and HRc 40 back are ideal for cutting if you wish to put it to the test.  The blade rests in a deep blue saya  (scabbard)  with a buffalo horn kurikata  (knob) and blue sageo  (cord).  When you grip the Savior Katana in your hands,  you become one with the musubi as the katana becomes an extension of your soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42986257350761,"sku":"SD35250","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35250.png?v=1773677993"},{"product_id":"hana-katana","title":"Hana Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e27 1\/2\" Forged T10 Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBlackened furniture with falling cherry blossom motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTraditional handle construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SD35110\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" 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align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 11 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple design may be associated by some as a lack of sophistication but such is not the case with the Hana Katana from Dragon King. The Hana Katana embodies power, form and function in the simplest of accoutrements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blackened tsuba (guard), fuchi (collar) and fuchi-kashira (pommel) display falling cherry blossoms juxtaposed by the real white same (ray skin) under the black tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and accented by silver cherry blossom menuki (handle ornaments), habaki (blade collar) and seppa (spacers). The 27 1\/2\" forged steel blade's distinctive hamon (temper line) flows smoothly from kissaki (blade point) to the habaki. The blade is concealed in a textured, matte black saya with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) and black sageo (cord).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hana Katana is a sword for the humble warrior who needs only to let the blade do the talking\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42986617569385,"sku":"SD35110","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35110.png?v=1773748073"},{"product_id":"tatsumaki-katana","title":"Tatsumaki Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e27 3\/4\" T10 Forged Steel Blade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTraditional handle construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eGorgeous furniture \u0026amp; motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 8 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\/4\"\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 clouds gather in the sky as the sun sets golden on the horizon as the birds find their refuge.  The roar of the wind and thunder become indistinguishable amongst the claps of lightening.  In the distance the rising spiral of wind and debris twist in to the heavens while the dragon’s torrent builds to its destructive climax as the legend manifests devastation before your fear filled eyes.  The artisans of Dragon King unveil their latest embodiment of Japanese lore in the Tatsumaki Katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme carries throughout this katana in almost every aspect.  The silver tsuba,  fuchi,  fuchi-kashira feature the dragon,  cloud and lightning motif.  Even the 27 3\/4”  blade reflects the torrent with the gunome-midare hamon style.  The golden saya,  brown sageo and Japanese silk handle wrap contrast beautifully against the silver furniture.  The black carved wood,  buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri on the golden saya give the katana even deeper depth.  The hardest decision you will have to make is whether or not to keep it as a collectible or as a functional sword in your armory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42995235946601,"sku":"SD35120","price":1129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35120.png?v=1773756860"},{"product_id":"fletching-katana","title":"Fletching Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e28 3\/8\" forged steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTraditional handle construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBeautiful archery themed motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SD35320\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"992\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\" style=\"height: 149.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya 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at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 9 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31.2m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the introduction of firearms,  the lethal power of archery revered in Japanese culture holds even to this day.  Tales of great feats of samurai archers are celebrated in the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury.  A fitting motif for a katana that requires similar discipline for perfection of the art:  patience,  persistence,  control and strength.  The 28”  forged carbon steel blade has a real hamon and curves beautifully from kissaki to kashira.  The contrasting colors blend gorgeously from the buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri to the golden 12\"  tsuka wrapped over white same (ray skin) and black sageo (cord). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured dark brown saya helps blend the piece together with the copper toned furniture and silver arrowhead menuki,  seppa and habaki.  The round tsuba’s detailed arrow fletching spokes and embossing on the fuchi and kashira reveal the superior craftsmanship of the Dragon King artisans.  An amazing piece of color and form that meets the demand of function,  this katana will fit uniquely into your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42995741622377,"sku":"SD35320","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35320.png?v=1773768216"},{"product_id":"kohaku-katana","title":"Kohaku Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eForged T10 Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHigh Quality Ito and Sageo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFully Functional 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class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.5417px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.8229px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.0312px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5729px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2292px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 8 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.4271px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.1875px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 1\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.8854px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 5\/8\"\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3229px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.9792px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.5417px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.8229px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.0312px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\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\u003eDragon King delivers yet again a simple yet most powerful katana motif in the Kohaku Katana.  The koi kohaku (carp) battles up the rivers and climbs up waterfalls to reach its destiny which speaks to the symbolism of overcoming all adversity to achieve your goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe koi kohaku is embossed on the fuchi (collar) and fuchi-kashira (pommel) and in the pierced, black round tsuba.  The silver wave menuki (handle ornaments) compliment the black tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and white same (ray skin).  The wavy hamon (temper line) of the 27 1\/2\"  forged steel blade echos the overall motif from kissaki (blade point) to the habaki (blade collar).  A beautiful black lacquered saya with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) is graced with a coral and white sageo (cord).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful and unpretentious in design but powerfully symbolic in the subtlest of appurtenances, \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe Kohaku Katana embodies everything the modest warrior wants in a samurai 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width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 lbs 12 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\"\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 katana.\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 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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valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 7 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful symbol of the circular journey of enlightenment, the lotus seed starts its life in the muck before growing in to a stalk to emerge from the muddy water to blossom.  As the bloom fades, the maturing seeds fall back in to the mud to continue the cycle of rebirth,  which is so beautifully depicted in our Lotus Seed Daisho set from Dragon King.  Like the lotus blossom,  the Lotus Seed K\u003cimg\u003eatana transitions from various shades of violet from the wrapped cotton ito (handle wrap) to the gold and purple sageo (cord) on the smooth deep, dark lacquered saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper seeds accent the blackened furniture throughout the handle.  The immaculately detailed budding seed pod following the shedding of its petals centers the entire piece.  Silver dragonfly menuki,  seppa and habiki splash highlights across the subtly waisted 12 3\/8”  tsuka.  The 27 ½”  forged T10 blade features a midare or irregular hamon  (temper)  line much like the path of life with its ups and downs.  This light,  long and fast 41 ¼”  katana cuts quickly and makes a bold statement both physically and metaphorically without being audacious in design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35270_9_3b54326b-2884-4690-98db-a6bde63e530f.jpg?v=1775739133\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 94.375px;\" width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 94.375px;\" width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 94.375px;\" width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 94.375px;\" width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 94.375px;\" width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 94.375px;\" width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\" width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\" width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\" width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\" width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\" width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful symbol of the circular journey of enlightenment, the lotus seed starts its life in the muck before growing into a stalk to emerge from the muddy water to blossom.  As the bloom fades the maturing seeds fall back into the mud to continue the cycle of rebirth,  which is so beautifully depicted in our Lotus Seed Daisho set from Dragon King.  Like the lotus blossom the Lotus Seed Wakizashi transitions from various shades of violet from the wrapped cotton ito (handle wrap) to the the gold and purple sageo (cord) on the smooth deep,  dark lacquered saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper seeds accent the blackened furniture throughout the handle.  The immaculately detailed budding seed pod following the shedding of its pedals centers the entire piece.  Silver dragonfly menuki,  seppa and habiki splash highlights across the 7\"  tsuka.  The 19 3\/8”  forged T10 blade features a midare or irregular hamon (temper)  line much like the path of life with its ups and downs.  The wakizashi completes the motif with a bold statement both physically and metaphorically without being audacious in design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35310_14.jpg?v=1774009756\" 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width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" 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1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon King Founder, Frenchie Jin, was inspired as a young man by the Lone Wolf and Cub series which sparked his interest in swords.  To honor his hero, Dragon King faithfully reproduces Ogami Itto's katana with a forged and functional blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple yet powerful in its design,  the distinctive blackened abalone shell  (awabi)  tsuba contrasts against the highly polished fuchi and kashira etched with Japanese Dogwood blossoms.  The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton over white same  (rayskin)  with silver dragon menuki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 28 3\/8”  forged blade is sheathed in a black ribbed saya featuring a silver steel kojiri with an etched Japanese Dogwood blossom motif matching the katana.  Black buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata with black sageo complete the saya.  Included is a silver kozuka  (small knife)  etched with the Japanese Dogwood blossom motif.  Sword collectors and fans of the series will appreciate the effort to replicate this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKozuka Knife Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 3\/8” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 3\/8” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bugei Samurai Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022438662249,"sku":"SD35050","price":1129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35050.png?v=1774027058"},{"product_id":"pine-crane-katana","title":"Pine Crane Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e28 1\/4\" forged T10 steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eA light and long cutting katana\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 # SD35290 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 37.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 56.2292px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\" 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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 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class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/performance-series\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/resource\/performance-series-katana-information\/305\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a standard in the Japanese sword market. Being the go-to cutting katana for practitioners, our newly updated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/pages\/performance-series\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e katana continue to out rank the competition within their niche in the sword world with their consistency and reliability of quality and cutting execution. Highly imitated but never truly replicated, you can  purchase with confidence in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/cas-hanwei\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e brand swords with our over four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PSK Elite Katana was designed for versatility and to be an all-around cutting workhorse for various styles of targets .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeeping the furniture of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/practical-katana\/sh10701\"\u003ePractical Katana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e the low maintenance synthetic tsuka components, the blade features all the benefits of the Shinogi Zukuri blade geometry. Allowing for a variety of cuts on diverse targets, the Elite design offers the practitioner the ability to take advantage of cutting light or heavy targets with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esword\u003c\/em\u003e. The 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner, producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40.  Cut with speed and accuracy with the Practical Elite Katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMade formerly at the legendary Hanwei forge that closed in 2024, the famed artisans of Dalian at the Dragon King forge take the mantle of this legendary brand. Former protégé of Paul Chen and original engineer of the manufacturing of the Hanwei brand, Frenchie Jin knows these swords better than anyone else as he was a part or their original conception at the original Hanwei Metal Factory. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand couldn’t be in better manufacturing hands for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43045367775337,"sku":"SH6000K2","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH6000K2.png?v=1774361659"},{"product_id":"practical-xl-light-katana-psk","title":"PSK XL Light Katana - PSK","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003ePerformance XL Light Blade Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferentially Tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBuilt for Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SH6000L2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 37.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 56.2292px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall 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class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 70.9792px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3mm\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 59.8229px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 27.0312px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/resource\/performance-series-katana-information\/305\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e is a standard in the Japanese sword market. Being the go-to cutting katana for practitioners, our newly updated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/resource\/performance-series-katana-information\/305\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e katana continue to out rank the competition within their niche in the sword world with their consistency and reliability of quality and cutting execution. Highly imitated but never truly replicated, you can  purchase with confidence in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand swords with our over four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PSK XL Light Katana was designed for quick-draws and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emultiple\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecuts on lighter targets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeeping the furniture of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/practical-katana\/sh10701\"\u003ePractical Katana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand  the low maintenance synthetic tsuka components, the blade keeps the XL blade geometry but has bo-hi (grooves) on both sides of the blades which lighten the blade. With reduced weight, you can make multiple cuts with less energy on the same target. The 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner, producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40.  Cut with speed and accuracy with the Practical XL Light Katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMade formerly at the legendary Hanwei forge that closed in 2024, the famed artisans of Dalian at the Dragon King forge take the mantle of this legendary brand. Former protégé of Paul Chen and original engineer of the manufacturing of the Hanwei brand, Frenchie Jin knows these swords better than anyone else as he was a part or their original conception at the original Hanwei Metal Factory. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand couldn’t be in better manufacturing hands for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43045379735657,"sku":"SH6000L2","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH6000L2_f0293729-33d7-48b6-8ed3-7c790f496136.png?v=1774639355"},{"product_id":"practical-pro-elite-katana-psk","title":"PSK Pro Elite Katana - PSK","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003ePerformance Elite Blade Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTraditional Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SH6009K2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"992\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 13 oz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 1\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/resource\/performance-series-katana-information\/305\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e is a standard in the Japanese sword market. Being the go-to cutting katana for practitioners, our newly updated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/resource\/performance-series-katana-information\/305\"\u003ePerformance Series\u003c\/a\u003e katana continue to out rank the competition within their niche in the sword world with their consistency and reliability of quality and cutting execution. Highly imitated but never truly replicated, you can  purchase with confidence in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/category\/paul-chen-hanwei-wholesale-swords\/c100\"\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand swords with our over four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PSK Pro Elite Katana was built for those who needed a little more leverage and reach. \u003c\/strong\u003eKeeping the furniture of the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/practical-pro-katana\/sh21621\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePractical Pro Katana\u003c\/a\u003e, the Elite version gets an upgrade with a cotton handle wrap and the Shinogi Zukuri blade geometry. Allowing for a variety of cuts on diverse targets, the Elite design offers the practitioner the ability to take advantage of cutting light or heavy targets with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esword\u003c\/em\u003e. The 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner, producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40.  Cut with speed and accuracy with the Practical Pro Elite Katana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43071763677289,"sku":"SH6009K2","price":419.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH6009K2.png?v=1774616467"}],"url":"https:\/\/cassamuraiswords.com\/collections\/differentially-tempered.oembed","provider":"CAS Samurai Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}