{"product_id":"chi-no-bara-katana","title":"Chi no Bara Katana 血の薔薇 - Clay-Tempered T10 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_dc34ccf6e615e7e1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Hand-Forged Full-Tang Clay-Tempered T10 Steel Katana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay-Tempered T10 Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal Rayskin Over Solid Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMenuki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength with scabbard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39.0 in (100 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength of the blade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.95 in (71 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength of the handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.6 in (32 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A crimson bloom in the snow, striking and eternally sharp.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\"Chi no Bara\" (血の薔薇)\u003c\/strong\u003e—Blood Rose—stands as a crowning achievement of masterful smithing and evocative design. Drawing inspiration from the image of a crimson bloom emerging through winter frost, this piece is a peerless exploration of material depth and high-contrast elegance. It harmonizes a vibrant, striking palette with the complex physical properties of T10 steel, resulting in a forged work of unparalleled structural beauty that captures a moment of ephemeral nature in permanent form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical integrity of the piece is defined by the classical clay-tempering technique. By selectively insulating the steel with a specialized clay mixture before the final thermal treatment, the metal achieves a profound structural duality: a highly resilient core paired with a dense, crystallized exterior profile. This exacting process—born of precise, generational forging—ensures the authentic dynamic equilibrium of historical prototypes while naturally yielding a bold, undulating Hamon that serves as an indelible signature of the master’s forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mastery of the anvil is beautifully elevated by the visual elegance of its aged bronze fittings. The Tsuba and menuki showcase an exquisite, time-worn patina that brings out the deep, sculptural relief of the ornate motifs, creating a sophisticated, museum-quality contrast against the crimson handle accents. Integrated through heritage practices, the Tsuka is built from real rayskin wrapped over solid wood and anchored by traditional Mekugi pins, ensuring the Chi no Bara stands as a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to classical design and master craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MoonSwords","offers":[{"title":"Without Engraving \/ Sharpened","offer_id":47287163453661,"sku":"KT78 S","price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Engraving \/ Dull","offer_id":47287163486429,"sku":"KT78 D","price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Engraving +$30 \/ Sharpened","offer_id":47287163388125,"sku":"KT78 SE","price":589.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Engraving +$30 \/ Dull","offer_id":47287163420893,"sku":"KT78 DE","price":589.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2333\/7693\/files\/Chinobara_P2.jpg?v=1784442244","url":"https:\/\/www.moonswords.com\/products\/chi-no-bara-katana","provider":"MoonSwords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}