{"product_id":"deluxe-kelsunyo-minamoto-hand-forged-katana-in-clay-tempered-1095-hcs","title":"Deluxe \"Kelsunyo\" Minamoto Hand Forged Katana In Clay Tempered 1095 HCS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE BE AWARE – All our replicas are intended for ornamental display or historical interest only. Nothing we sell is recommended or suitable for combat and such use is strictly prohibited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelsunyo – Minamoto 1095 Hand Forged Clay Tempered Katana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional craftsmanship. Exceptional steel. The spirit of the samurai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelsunyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-forged katana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from our Minamoto collection, combining traditional Japanese sword-making techniques with the strength and elegance of high-carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efolded 1095 high-carbon steel blade with clay tempering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, genuine stingray skin handle wrapping and traditional Japanese-inspired construction, Kelsunyo is a fantastic addition to any serious sword collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Hand Forged, Folded \u0026amp; Clay 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crafted Japanese swords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its premium steel construction and traditional forging techniques, Kelsunyo offers collectors something beyond an ordinary decorative katana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏯 Traditional Japanese Handle Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etsuka (handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is covered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenuine stingray skin (samegawa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing the distinctive textured finish associated with traditional Japanese swords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is completed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional cotton handle wrapping 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