{"product_id":"emperors-protector-samurai-master-katana","title":"\"Emperor's Protector\" Samurai Master Katana","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 540px; margin: 24px auto; padding: 22px 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(224,165,22,0.55); border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(224,165,22,0.08); text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-weight: bold; color: #e0a516; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e⚔️ The Hoard · Layaway\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eDon't talk yourself out of the grail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; text-align: left; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e0a516; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eNot credit\u003c\/strong\u003e — no lenders, no credit checks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e0a516; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eNo interest, no fees\u003c\/strong\u003e — ever\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e0a516; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003ePay at your own pace\u003c\/strong\u003e — it ships when it's yours\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/products\/emperors-protector-samurai-master-katana-layaway-deposit-only\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e0a516; color: #111111; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e⚔️ Secure Yours With a Deposit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 14px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eReserve it with a deposit today, pay off the rest whenever suits you, and we'll keep it safe on The Hoard until it's completely yours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 21px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: #e0a516; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eAllow yourself.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor's Protector – Minamoto Hand Forged Folded Steel Clay Tempered Katana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImperial elegance. Traditional craftsmanship. A blade worthy of an emperor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor's Protector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a premium hand-forged katana from our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinamoto collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining traditional Japanese sword-making techniques with exquisite decorative detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efolded steel blade with genuine clay tempering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a natural hamon and beautiful mother-of-pearl saya, this exceptional katana is a stunning centrepiece for any serious Japanese sword collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Hand Forged, Folded \u0026amp; Clay Tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor's Protector features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-forged folded steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafted using traditional Japanese-inspired forging techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade undergoes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edifferential clay tempering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a harder cutting edge while maintaining greater toughness along the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis process produces a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenuine natural hamon (temper line)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than an artificially etched pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a specified hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno-bo-hi blade design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Emperor's Protector combines impressive craftsmanship with a classic, uninterrupted blade profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏯 Exquisite Traditional Detailing\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 features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenuine stingray skin (samegawa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath traditional cotton handle wrapping (tsukamaki).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hardwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esaya (scabbard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is beautifully decorated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emother-of-pearl detailing and genuine buffalo horn fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by an elegant black silk sageo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass tsuba and fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete the sword's refined appearance, creating a truly distinctive collector's piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Key Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-forged folded steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – traditional Japanese-inspired craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine clay tempering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – differential hardening with a natural hamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo bo-hi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – classic blade profile without a groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC 58 blade hardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – manufacturer-specified hardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐉 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine stingray skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – beneath traditional cotton tsukamaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother-of-pearl decorated hardwood saya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – with genuine buffalo horn detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏯 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade brass tsuba and fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – elegant traditional styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete presentation set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – wooden box, silk sleeve, cleaning kit and display stand 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(Guard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSageo (Scabbard Cord)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗡️ A Katana Worthy of Imperial Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional folded steel, genuine clay tempering and exquisite mother-of-pearl detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Emperor's Protector celebrates the elegance and artistry of Japanese sword-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its premium materials, handmade brass fittings and complete presentation set, this is a magnificent addition to any Minamoto collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes wooden presentation box, silk sleeve, cleaning kit and display stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: This is a high-carbon steel collector's sword intended for responsible adult ownership and display. Not suitable for sparring or theatrical combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇬🇧 Fast UK Shipping – From The Sword Stall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE BE AWARE – All our replicas are intended for ornamental display or historical interest only. 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