{"product_id":"taikyu-katana","title":"Taikyu Folded Steel Katana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFolded T-0 \u0026amp; 9260 Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTeal Japanese Silk Wrapped Tsuka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDeep Blue Lacquered Saya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SD35480\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 style=\"width: 37.5625px;\" 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 style=\"width: 56.2292px;\" 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 style=\"width: 47.4271px;\" 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 style=\"width: 49.1875px;\" 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 style=\"width: 57.875px;\" 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 style=\"width: 69.3125px;\" 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 style=\"width: 72.9792px;\" 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 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: 59.8125px;\" 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: 27.0729px;\" 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: 37.5625px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10 \u0026amp; 9260\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 4 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\/2\"\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\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.875px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3125px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5 mm\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\u003e4.5 mm\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\u003e31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.8125px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.0729px;\" 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 koi is a symbol in Asian culture of endurance.  The koi struggles to return up rivers through strong currents and many difficult obstacles.  After finally arriving at its final destination,  the koi transforms into a powerful dragon.  The artisans at Dragon King depicts this struggle in beautiful sword art that few forges can. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taikyu Katana embodies all the elements of endurance in master piece katana.  The 27 ½” folded steel blade is a mixture of T10 and 9260 steels to give the hada clear appearance.  The blade is light and quick in the hand.  The 10 ½” tsuka is wrapped in teal Japanese silk over real same.  The deep blue lacquered saya matches perfectly when light passes over it revealing a teal sparked reflection that is almost impossible to photograph.  The furniture from the kashira to the kojiri features a turbulent wave them.  The Taikyu Katana will please the most discerning collector of high end folded steel katana or those who just love sword art. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42969473056873,"sku":"SD35480","price":1259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35480_f08faa4a-69b1-481a-a9fe-7016ce598dc5.png?v=1773166698","url":"https:\/\/cassamuraiswords.com\/products\/taikyu-katana","provider":"CAS Samurai Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}