{"title":"Shirakawa Series","description":"These katanas are hand-forged high carbon steel and feature stunning designs and details. Whether you’re a collector, martial artist, or enthusiast, you’ll find the perfect sword for you in this series. Explore the Shirakawa Katana Series of Musashi Swords today!","products":[{"product_id":"musashi-bamboo-katana-for-sale","title":"Musashi \"Bamboo\" Katana","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musashiswords.com\/collections\/shirakawa-swords\"\u003ethe Musashi Silver Collection Shirakawa Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes this intricately hand-crafted Bamboo Katana. Using Maru-kitae hand-forged technique with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1060 high-carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result is a beautiful and resilient blade with a unique hamon pattern. The Bamboo Katana is razor-sharp and ready to cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed Maru Gata style iron tsuba depicts bamboo trees growing around the tsuba, while the brass kashira also caps off with bamboo. The wood handle is real ray skin wrapped in traditional black cotton cord, while the high gloss black saya makes the Bamboo katana an excellent piece for your traditional katana collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique feature is the integrated Bo-Hi on the blade. Bo-Hi is commonly known as blood grooves, but that is a common misconception. The purpose of the Bo-Hi is to help reduce the weight of the katana; it has nothing to do with channeling the blood. Making the Katana lighter enables the user to wield the katana better and puts less stress on the hands. 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Each sword is individually numbered on the tang with 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\u003eMaru-Kitae Forging Method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1060 High-Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Hamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRazor-Sharp Edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaru Gata Style Iron Tsuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Fuchi and Kashira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSword Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Musashi Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7420548153410,"sku":"SS785BK","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/2622\/7266\/files\/SS785BK_03.jpg?v=1709236050"},{"product_id":"musashi-black-katana","title":"Musashi \"Infinity Ring\" Black Katana","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Musashi Silver Shirakawa Series comes this intricately hand-crafted Musashi black Katana. 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