{"product_id":"reija-no-yaiba-katana","title":"Reija no Yaiba Katana 霊蛇の刃 - Clay-Tempered Damascus Steel, Hand-Forged","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_e6c434af91d7f0f6\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Hand-Forged Full-Tang Clay-Tempered Damascus Steel Katana\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\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\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 Damascus 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\"The spirit serpent strikes, a fluid dance of shadow and steel.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\"Reija no Yaiba\" (霊蛇)\u003c\/strong\u003e—Spirit Serpent—stands as an exceptional achievement of traditional steel forging. Designed for those who value profound material depth and historical form, this piece is a peerless masterwork born from the exacting hammer of a master smith. It harmonizes a dramatic, fluid aesthetic with the complex physical properties of folded Damascus steel, resulting in a forged achievement of unparalleled structural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical integrity of the piece is defined by rigorous, classical forging methods. Through traditional clay-tempering, a bold, naturally occurring hamon—a highly visible, undulating wave—emerges along the steel profile. This specialized thermal treatment perfectly highlights the intricate, rippling grain patterns of the folded steel, mirroring the fluid grace of its namesake while ensuring the authentic dynamic balance inherent to historical steelwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementing the rigorous forging of the steel is the striking visual depth of its aged bronze fittings. The tsuba showcases a remarkable, fully sculpted design of intertwining serpents, featuring an exquisite time-worn patina that brings out the heavy relief of the scales. These rich, antique tones create a sophisticated contrast against the earthy brown handle wrap and the premium solid wood scabbard, which features a subtle, dark speckled finish. Integrated through heritage practices, the handle utilizes real rayskin over solid wood to ensure uncompromising structural stability. The Reija no Yaiba remains a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to the exacting standards of the classical forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MoonSwords","offers":[{"title":"With Engraving +$30 \/ Sharpened","offer_id":47481053708509,"sku":"KT 68 SE","price":569.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Engraving +$30 \/ Dull","offer_id":47481053741277,"sku":"KT 68 DE","price":569.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Engraving \/ Sharpened","offer_id":47481053774045,"sku":"KT 68 S","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Engraving \/ Dull","offer_id":47481053806813,"sku":"KT 68 D","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2333\/7693\/files\/KT68-08.jpg?v=1776751041","url":"https:\/\/www.moonswords.com\/products\/reija-no-yaiba-katana","provider":"MoonSwords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}