{"product_id":"tsuchime-katana","title":"Tsuchime Katana 鎚目 - Damascus Steel Katana, Hand-Forged","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_9b37559266d6764a\" dir=\"ltr\"\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-\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\u003eDamascus 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\u003eImitation 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 echo of the hammer, forged in shadow and bronze.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\"Tsuchime\"\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e鎚目\u003c\/strong\u003e)—named for its distinctive hammered structural finish—is a premier example of traditional metallurgy. This piece harmonizes a commanding, darkened aesthetic with the complex physical properties of folded Damascus steel, resulting in a standout addition to any collection of classical metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical integrity of the piece is defined by its pronounced, textured spine, achieved through the deliberate mechanical displacement of the heated steel. This exacting shaping process not only ensures the authentic dynamic equilibrium of historical prototypes but also produces a deeply textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advanced metallurgy is beautifully complemented by the visual elegance of its aged bronze fittings. The tsuba, menuki, and pommel feature an exquisite, time-worn patina that highlights the deep, sculptural relief of their classical motifs. The rich, antique tones of the bronze create a sophisticated contrast against the deep black handle wrap and the matching solid wood scabbard. Integrated through heritage practices, the handle utilizes imitation rayskin over solid wood to maintain strict structural stability, ensuring the Tsuchime stands as a unified, highly aesthetic tribute to classical design and material excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MoonSwords","offers":[{"title":"With Engraving +$30 \/ Sharpened","offer_id":47481515344093,"sku":"KT 80 SE","price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Engraving +$30 \/ Dull","offer_id":47481515376861,"sku":"KT 80 DE","price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Engraving \/ Sharpened","offer_id":47481515409629,"sku":"KT 80 S","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Engraving \/ Dull","offer_id":47481515442397,"sku":"KT 80 D","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2333\/7693\/files\/KT80-07.jpg?v=1776750724","url":"https:\/\/www.moonswords.com\/products\/tsuchime-katana","provider":"MoonSwords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}