{"product_id":"karoshi-clay-tempered-hand-forged-katana-in-1095-hcs","title":"\"Karoshi\" Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katana In 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\u003eKarōshi – Minamoto 1095 Hand Forged Clay Tempered Katana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese craftsmanship. Forged with precision. Built to impress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarōshi\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 the exceptional characteristics of 1095 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 genuine clay tempering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside a traditional handle wrapped in genuine stingray skin and cotton, Karōshi is a striking addition to 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\u003eKarōshi features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-forged 1095 high-carbon steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, repeatedly heated, hammered and folded to create its distinctive layered construction.\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, a traditional technique designed to produce a harder cutting edge while maintaining greater resilience along the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis process can also create a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural hamon (temper line)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a highly prized feature of traditionally crafted Japanese swords.\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 (tsukamaki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating the classic diamond-pattern appearance of a samurai katana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Key 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treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – quenched using oil and water\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 (samegawa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath the handle wrapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏯 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional cotton tsukamaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – classic Japanese-style finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Minamoto collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – ideal for Japanese sword enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇬🇧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast UK shipping from The Sword Stall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗡️ A Standout Addition to the Minamoto Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining the artistry of folded steel with traditional clay tempering, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarōshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates the craftsmanship and heritage of the Japanese katana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1095 high-carbon steel blade, genuine stingray skin handle and hand-forged construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make it a fantastic centrepiece for any sword collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarōshi Minamoto Hand Forged Wakizashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to create an impressive matching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edaishō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set, inspired by the traditional two-sword pairing carried by samurai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand forged. Clay tempered. Worthy of the Minamoto name.\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. 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