{"product_id":"katana-midnightwave-high-carbon-clay-tempered-with-black-ishime-saya-ksa-feng","title":"Katana MidnightWave High Carbon Clay Tempered with Black Ishime Saya | KSA Feng","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKSA “Feng” Series – MidnightWave Katana | Performance Hand-Forged High Carbon Clay Tempered Blade | Polished Edge | Black Ishime Saya | Genuine Rayskin | Martial Arts Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eThe “Midnight Wave” is a high-performance katana forged in a Maru construction using high-carbon steel and finished with clay tempering, combining smooth handling with precise cutting performance. Ideal for tameshigiri on tatami mats and traditional martial disciplines, it seamlessly fuses martial functionality with refined artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eThe blade features a bold notare hamon, highlighting its elegant curvature and balanced geometry. A single bo-hi reduces weight and provides excellent tachikaze (auditory feedback), enhancing rhythm and control with each swing. The iron tsuba is designed with an elegant openwork crane motif, symbolizing longevity and good fortune, while the complementary wave-patterned fuchi and kashira add a dynamic natural motif to the full koshirae set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eThe saya is finished in deep gloss black ishime-ji lacquer with a subtle textured surface and is reinforced with buffalo horn at the koiguchi, kojiri, and kurigata, enhancing both durability and visual appeal. The tsuka is tightly wrapped in black ito over white samegawa (genuine rayskin), with hishigami underlays to ensure a neat wrap and a secure grip. A polished brass habaki and intricately engraved kojiri complete the traditional detailing of the katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eAn exceptional choice for swordsmen and collectors alike, the Midnight Wave embodies the fluid strength and minimalist elegance of classical Japanese sword design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003eSwords holder or stand sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSword Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"579\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"280\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"280\" width=\"242\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"305\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHand-forged Maru (mono-steel), Polished Edge, Genuine rayskin, Hishigami, Authentic Kissaki Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"385\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"385\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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 data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"490\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"490\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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 data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"594\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"594\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"622\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eApprox. 24 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"698\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"698\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Width at Habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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 data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"802\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"802\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"827\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"907\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"907\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHi (Groove)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShinken-Hi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith Marutome Tome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1237\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1237\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eSharpness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1262\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eFully sharpened\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1389\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1389\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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 data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1494\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1494\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eTsuka (Handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1519\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHardwood, genuine rayskin, hishigami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1602\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1602\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eSaya (Scabbard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1627\" data-col-size=\"lg\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHardwood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith buffalo horn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1707\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1707\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTsuka-Ito  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRayon \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (without saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 900 g ± 50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"1916\" height=\"60\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1916\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"60\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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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