{"product_id":"katana-takatora-t10-clay-tempered-blade-with-choji-hamon-ksa-jiang","title":"Katana Takatora T10 Clay Tempered Blade with Choji Hamon | KSA Jiang","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKSA “Jiang” Series Katana – Takatora | Hand-Forged T10 High Carbon Blade | Clay Tempered with Real Hamon | Full Tang | Sashikomi Polish | Hand-Fitted Fittings | Genuine Rayskin | Authentic Kissaki Geometry | White Speckled Saya | Tight-Fitted Tsuka Core | Martial Arts Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakatora is named in honour of Tōdō Takatora (藤堂高虎, 1556–1630), the renowned Sengoku-period warrior and daimyō who became especially celebrated for his military experience and skill in castle construction. Rising through an age of constant warfare, Takatora served several major lords before becoming a trusted retainer of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Remembered for his adaptability, discipline, and strategic ability, he left a lasting legacy through both his military career and the castles he helped design and develop. This katana bears his name as a tribute to his resilience, judgement, and martial spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and traditionally clay tempered to produce a genuine Choji Hamon through differential hardening. Finished with Sashikomi polish, the blade presents a refined traditional appearance while allowing the natural hamon to remain clearly visible. Its full-tang construction and authentic kissaki geometry provide both structural reliability and a traditional Japanese sword profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe koshirae features a brass openwork tsuba with a plum blossom motif, paired with darkened cupronickel Karakusa fuchi-kashira. The tsuka is tightly wrapped in brown cotton ito over genuine white samegawa, creating a warm and restrained contrast while providing a secure and comfortable grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA White Speckled saya gives the mounting a clean and distinctive appearance, while the matching brown sageo brings visual continuity to the tsuka. The combination of white, brown, darkened metal, and warm brass creates a balanced and refined composition that reflects Takatora’s disciplined and adaptable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" width=\"242\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHand-forged Maru (mono-steel), Polished Edge, Genuine rayskin, Authentic Kissaki Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eApprox. 101 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eApprox. 71 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eApprox. 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Width at Habaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT10 High Carbon \u003c\/span\u003eSteel (Performance Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eHeat Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay-Tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eBlade Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eCurved, single-edged blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\"\u003eHi (Groove)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eSharpness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eFully sharpened\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eFull Tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eTsuka (Handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHardwood, genuine rayskin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eSaya (Scabbard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eHardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"20\"\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eIron \u0026amp; Copper Fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\"\u003eTsuka-Ito  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\"\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\"\u003eSageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\"\u003eRayon \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\"\u003eWeight (without saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\"\u003eApprox. 950 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"60\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.862px;\" class=\"xl66\" height=\"60\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.451px;\" width=\"337\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for test cutting (Tameshigiri) and general martial arts training. 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