{"product_id":"out-of-earth-hand-forged-metal-katana-sword","title":"Out of Earth Hand Forged Metal Katana Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade, traditionally hand forged katana, is made of folded carbon steel. The folding process removes impurities from the steel, leaving only the finest quality steel. The sword is hammered and heated until the perfect blade is formed. It is then quenched for the perfect hardness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length (cm) 103 Blade Length (cm) 71.5\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length (cm) 27 Blade Width (cm) 3.2\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness (cm) 0.75 Blade Material Hand Forged 1045 Steel\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material Wood Blade Hardness HRC 45\u003cbr\u003eSaya Material Hard Wood Tsuba Material Zinc alloy\u003cbr\u003eFittings Material Zinc alloy Sageo Material Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs this is a metal sword it can only be sold to those over the age of 18 years upon receipt of valid ID. We will require verification of your age via a photo or scan of ID showing your name and age before the dispatch your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE BE AWARE: All our replicas are blunt and 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur display katana's are legal to own in the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWORDVERSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52201069085014,"sku":"BS310136","price":159.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/3555\/4390\/files\/products-bs310136_4-certificate.jpg?v=1767440498","url":"https:\/\/www.swordverse.co.uk\/products\/out-of-earth-hand-forged-metal-katana-sword","provider":"SWORDVERSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}