{"product_id":"katana-nobunaga-folded-steel-clay-tempered-blade-with-notare-wave-hamon-ksa-hua","title":"Katana Nobunaga Folded Steel Clay Tempered Blade with Notare Wave Hamon | KSA Hua","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKSA “Hua” Series Katana – Nobunaga | Folded Steel (Damascus) Clay Tempered Blade | Real Wave Hamon | Black Red-Speckled Saya | Genuine Rayskin | Authentic Kissaki Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"467\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eNobunaga\u003c\/strong\u003e is a katana from the Hua Series, defined by commanding presence, restrained strength, and timeless martial elegance. Forged from folded steel in traditional Maru-zukuri construction, the blade reveals a subtle jihada beneath its surface—an expression of repeated folding and careful refinement that gives the steel remarkable depth and character. The overall form remains balanced and purposeful, embodying both authority and refinement in equal measure.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eThe blade is clay tempered, displaying a flowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eNotare Wave Hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e that undulates gently along the cutting edge like distant rolling waves. The graceful temper pattern brings a sense of rhythm and continuity to the blade, while the delicate jihada created through the folded-steel construction complements the hamon naturally, together expressing the enduring beauty of traditional swordsmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eThe koshirae is centered around a \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eblack openwork wheel motif iron tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e, a design that symbolizes movement, continuity, and the cyclical nature of fortune and destiny. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003efuchi and kashira\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from white copper and decorated with a fan-shaped seigaiha (ocean wave) motif, introduce a sense of calm and enduring prosperity, balancing the martial character of the sword with a refined aesthetic. A brass habaki secures the blade firmly, adding a subtle warmth against the darker tones of the fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eThe tsuka features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003edeep brown cotton ito\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped over genuine samegawa, creating an earthy and dignified appearance that evokes a sense of maturity and quiet confidence. The saya is finished in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eblack lacquer with red speckles\u003c\/strong\u003e, its dark surface illuminated by vivid crimson flecks reminiscent of embers glowing in the night, lending the sword an atmosphere of restrained intensity and noble authority. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eblack sageo\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the mounting, reinforcing the cohesive and disciplined character of the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2322\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eNobunaga\u003c\/strong\u003e is not merely a display piece—it is an expression of authority, balance, and enduring spirit. With its flowing Notare hamon, symbolic fittings, and commanding contrast between darkness and crimson, it embodies both power and composure, crafted for practitioners and collectors who appreciate traditional craftsmanship, meaningful symbolism, and a bold yet sophisticated visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003eSwords holder or stand sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSword Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"579\" style=\"height: 452.3px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"384\" style=\"height: 39.2016px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"242\" data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"305\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 39.2016px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"384\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 39.2016px;\"\u003eHand-forged Folded Steel, Polished Edge, Genuine rayskin, Authentic Kissaki Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"489\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"410\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"489\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eApprox. 101 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"593\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"518\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"593\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eApprox. 71 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"697\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"622\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"697\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eApprox. 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"801\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"726\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eBlade Width at Habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"801\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"906\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"827\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"906\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1011\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"932\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1011\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFolded Steel (Performance Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1131\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1037\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eHeat Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1131\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay-Tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1236\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1157\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eBlade Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1236\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eCurved, single-edged blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6008px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.6008px;\"\u003eHi (Groove)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.6008px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1388\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1262\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eSharpness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1388\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eFully sharpened\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1493\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1414\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1493\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eFull Tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1601\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1519\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eTsuka (Handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1601\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eHardwood, genuine rayskin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1706\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1627\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eSaya (Scabbard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1706\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eHardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1811\" style=\"height: 19.9921px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1732\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 19.9921px;\"\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1811\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 19.9921px;\"\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 height=\"60\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2038\" style=\"height: 74.7984px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"60\" class=\"xl66\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1941\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 232.862px; height: 74.7984px;\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"337\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2038\" data-col-size=\"lg\" style=\"width: 324.451px; height: 74.7984px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for test cutting (Tameshigiri) and general martial arts training. We can provide an unsharpened blade upon request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6979.jpg?v=1766839321\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6973.jpg?v=1766839320\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_7004.jpg?v=1766839321\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6995.jpg?v=1766839320\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6999.jpg?v=1766839320\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6975.jpg?v=1766839322\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6997.jpg?v=1766839321\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6996.jpg?v=1766839320\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6981.jpg?v=1766839320\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_7006.jpg?v=1766839325\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6988.jpg?v=1766839323\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/IMG_6994.jpg?v=1766839320\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47295614714027,"sku":"SHIMARJGG114HM245","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/245JGG114_1.png?v=1782518631","url":"https:\/\/www.katanaswordart.com.au\/products\/katana-nobunaga-folded-steel-clay-tempered-blade-with-notare-wave-hamon-ksa-hua","provider":"KatanaSwordArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}