{"product_id":"musashi-koi-katana","title":"Koi™ Katana","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musashiswords.com\/collections\/musashi-platinum-collection-katana\"\u003eMusashi Platinum Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes this intricately handcrafted \"Koi™\" Katana. Using the Gomai-kitae hand-forged technique with 1060+1095 high-carbon steel results in a beautiful blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGomai-kitae is a method of forging using five layers of steel, which consists of two outer layers, hagane and shingane, which are forged around a base hagane or kawagane core. The results are a cross-section of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efive layers of high-carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed maru gata style brass tsuba depicts two Koi fish surrounding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musashiswords.com\/collections\/all-katanas\"\u003ethe katana\u003c\/a\u003e. The Koi is one of the most highly respected symbols in Japanese culture, representing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrength and perseverance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like the katana itself, Koi fish are known for their strength and tenacity, always swimming upstream against the strong current, overcoming all obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe katana features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebattle-worn sageo atop a beautiful ray-skin buffalo-horn-style saya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto match the Koi theme. The wood handle is wrapped in traditional black cotton cord, with ray skin. It also features a matching Koi Brass Fuchi and Kashira.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with this katana is a premium sword bag, deluxe gift box, and Certificate of Authenticity. Each sword is individually numbered on the tang and accompanied by a matching Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e41\" Hand forged Katana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28.5\" Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11\" Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGomai-Kitae forging method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1060+1095 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaru Gata Style Brass Tsuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Fuchi and Kashira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRazor Sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium sword bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Musashi Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31495113539650,"sku":"SS3200","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/2622\/7266\/products\/SS3200_2.jpg?v=1779988854","url":"https:\/\/musashiswords.com\/products\/musashi-koi-katana","provider":"Musashi Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}