{"product_id":"yakushima-1095-hcs-clay-tempered-hand-forged-katana","title":"\"Yakushima\" 1095 HCS Clay Tempered 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\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakushima – Minamoto 1095 Hand Forged Clay Tempered Katana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by ancient Japan. Forged with tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakushima\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 strength and character of 1095 high-carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after Japan's beautiful island of Yakushima, famous for its ancient cedar forests, this katana features 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, complemented by traditional handle construction and genuine stingray skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Hand Forged, Folded \u0026amp; 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