{"product_id":"ryugari-katana","title":"Ryūgari Katana 龍狩り - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_f3e7cb249f4510c5\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Hand-Forged Full-Tang Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.053%; height: 117.557px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.7875%; height: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.8509%; height: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.7875%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.8509%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.7875%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.8509%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay-Tempered T8 Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.7875%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.8509%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.7875%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.8509%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.7875%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.8509%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitation Rayskin Over Solid Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.7875%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMenuki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.8509%; height: 19.5928px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlloy\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\u003e28.0 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\u003e11.4 in (29 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 legend of the hunt, captured in a moment of silent grace.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRyūgari 龍狩り\u003c\/strong\u003e—the Dragon Hunter—captures a legacy of focus in a moment of silent grace, embodying the raw power and fluid motion found in traditional Japanese design. Designed for the dedicated admirer of classical lines, this piece harmonizes a polished, understated aesthetic with a silhouette that radiates disciplined strength. It serves as an evocative exploration of material depth, honoring a centuries-old heritage through its meticulous proportions and focused visual presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe internal character of this work is established through the traditional method of clay-tempering applied to T8 High-Carbon Steel. By selectively insulating the material before heat treatment, the steel achieves a profound structural duality: a high-density profile along the edge for enduring integrity paired with a resilient, shock-absorbing spine. This thermal transformation manifests in a subtle, unique Hamon—a natural internal signature that serves as a permanent testament to the piece’s disciplined refinement and mechanical balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplementing the refined steel is the visual elegance of the ornate Tsuba, featuring detailed motifs that provide a sense of historical character and antique weight. The Tsuka is built from real rayskin wrapped over solid wood, secured with a disciplined cord wrap and anchored by traditional Mekugi pins to ensure absolute structural stability. Enclosed in a durable solid wood Saya with a deep, polished luster, the Ryūgari remains a unified tribute to the heritage of the classical forge and the enduring principles of traditional Japanese styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MoonSwords","offers":[{"title":"Without Engraving \/ Sharpened","offer_id":47166253498589,"sku":"KT46 S","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Engraving \/ Dull","offer_id":47080153153757,"sku":"KT46 D","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Engraving +$30 \/ Sharpened","offer_id":47166253465821,"sku":"KT46 SE","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Engraving +$30 \/ Dull","offer_id":47080153219293,"sku":"KT46 DE","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2333\/7693\/files\/KT46-6.jpg?v=1776752490","url":"https:\/\/www.moonswords.com\/products\/ryugari-katana","provider":"MoonSwords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}