{"product_id":"shinrabasho-hand-forged-katana","title":"Shinrabasho' Hand Forged Katana","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\u003cp\u003e'Shinrabasho' Minamoto Hand Forged Katana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis handmade, traditionally hand forged katana, is made of folded steel. The folding process removes impurities from the steel, leaving only the finest quality steel. It is hammered and heated and hammered and heated until the perfect blade is formed. It is quenched for the perfect hardness. The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE - THIS LISTING INCLUDES A LIVE (SHARPENED) BLADE - Product includes sword and stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length (cm) \u003c\/strong\u003e102.5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (cm) \u003c\/strong\u003e71\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length (cm) \u003c\/strong\u003e27\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width (cm) \u003c\/strong\u003e3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness (cm) \u003c\/strong\u003e0.75\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material \u003c\/strong\u003eHand Forged 1045 Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness \u003c\/strong\u003eHRC 45\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can WIN this item on our Weekly Bonus Ball competitions. If you win Pick A Silver you can choose this as your Prize! Enter over at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.WinWithSkippy.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.WinWithSkippy.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and use coupon code GEEKYPUNT25 to get 25% Off your first £10+ order!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 18s only. Please be aware, if you are a new customer we will need to see age verification before sending your order. This is not necessary for returning\/registered customers. Please send us a photo of relevant ID (such as Driving Licence or Passport showing Date of Birth) at time of purchase by email to \u003ca href=\"mailto:help@theswordstall.co.uk\"\u003ehelp@theswordstall.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e or WhatsApp 07932 932801.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder UK law, curved swords over 50cm in length are illegal unless they are antique or traditionally hand forged. All of our curved katana are certified as being traditionally hand forged. Display Katana are straight bladed and blunt and as such are legal to own in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sword Stall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55110017745234,"sku":"BS310363","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7039\/1890\/files\/Shinrabasho-Hand-Forged-Katana.jpg?v=1792232022","url":"https:\/\/tophatters.co\/products\/shinrabasho-hand-forged-katana","provider":"Tophatter's Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}