{"product_id":"katana-dosan-folded-steel-clay-tempered-blade-with-sanbonsugi-hamon-ksa-jiang","title":"Katana Dōsan Folded Steel Clay Tempered Blade with Sanbonsugi Hamon | KSA Jiang","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKSA “Jiang” Series Katana – Dōsan | Folded Steel (Damascus) Clay Tempered Blade | Sanbonsugi Hamon | Sashikomi Polish | Green Ishime Saya | Genuine Rayskin | Authentic Kissaki Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"606\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eDōsan\u003c\/strong\u003e katana is named in honor of \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eSaitō Dōsan (1494–1556)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most formidable figures of Japan's Sengoku period. Rising from humble origins to become the ruler of Mino Province, Dōsan earned the title \u003cem data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\"The Viper of Mino\"\u003c\/em\u003e through his exceptional political acumen, unwavering resolve, and mastery of strategy. His legacy is one of resilience, intelligence, and disciplined leadership—qualities reflected in the character of this katana, where refined craftsmanship meets quiet strength.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eForged from \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"647\"\u003efolded steel (Damascus)\u003c\/strong\u003e using traditional techniques, the blade reveals an elegant forged grain created through repeated folding and forge welding. Traditional clay tempering produces a crisp \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eSanbonsugi hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic three-peaked temper line of the Mino tradition, admired for its rhythmic and dynamic appearance. Finished in an authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"991\"\u003esashikomi polish\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blade naturally showcases both the flowing hada and the genuine hamon while preserving the classical beauty of Japanese sword polishing. Combined with a traditional full-tang construction and authentic kissaki geometry, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eDōsan\u003c\/strong\u003e offers both refined aesthetics and dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eThe koshirae is centered around a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eround brass tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e carved with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003etwo opposing guardian lions\u003c\/strong\u003e in a balanced, symmetrical composition. Representing strength, courage, and protection, the design is enhanced by a finely textured background that adds depth and traditional character. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003efuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003ekashira\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003ewhite copper (cupronickel)\u003c\/strong\u003e, feature a subtle \u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eMokume\u003c\/strong\u003e wood-grain texture inspired by the natural patterns of timber, bringing warmth and understated elegance to the mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eThe tsuka is wrapped in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eblack cotton ito\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003egenuine white samegawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a timeless black-and-white contrast while providing a secure and comfortable grip. The saya is finished in a rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eGreen Ishime lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose stone-textured surface offers both durability and quiet sophistication. A matching \u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eblack sageo\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the koshirae, reinforcing the sword's restrained and balanced appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eSwords holder or stand sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSword Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 452.3px;\" width=\"579\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2016px;\" data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"280\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 39.2016px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"280\" width=\"242\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 39.2016px;\" data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"305\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHand-forged Folded Steel, Polished Edge, Genuine rayskin, Authentic Kissaki Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"385\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"385\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"410\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eApprox. 101 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"490\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"490\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"518\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eApprox. 71 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"594\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"594\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"622\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eApprox. 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"698\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"698\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Width at Habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"726\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"802\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"802\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"827\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"907\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"907\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"932\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFolded Steel (Performance Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1012\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1037\" data-start=\"1012\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eHeat Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1037\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay-Tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1132\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; 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height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1389\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1414\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eFull Tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1494\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1494\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eTsuka (Handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1519\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHardwood, genuine rayskin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1602\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1602\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eSaya (Scabbard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1627\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1707\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1707\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\" data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1732\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eIron \u0026amp; Copper Fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6008px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.6008px;\"\u003eTsuka-Ito  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.6008px;\"\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6008px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.6008px;\"\u003eSageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.6008px;\"\u003eRayon \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6008px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.6008px;\"\u003eWeight (without saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.6008px;\"\u003eApprox. 950 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 74.7984px;\" data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"1916\" height=\"60\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 74.7984px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1916\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"60\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 74.7984px;\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"1941\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for test cutting (Tameshigiri) and general martial arts training. 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