{"product_id":"katana-yoshikage-folded-steel-clay-tempered-blade-with-sanbonsugi-hamon-ksa-jiang","title":"Katana Yoshikage Folded Steel Clay Tempered Blade with Sanbonsugi Hamon | KSA Jiang","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKSA “Jiang” Series Katana – Yoshikage | Folded Steel (Damascus) Clay Tempered Blade | Sanbonsugi Hamon | Sashikomi Polish | Black Ishime Saya | Genuine Rayskin | Authentic Kissaki Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"122\" data-start=\"109\"\u003eYoshikage\u003c\/strong\u003e katana is named in honor of \u003cstrong data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"144\"\u003eAsakura Yoshikage (1533–1573)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the last lord of the Asakura clan and a respected daimyō of Japan's Sengoku period. Remembered for his appreciation of culture, craftsmanship, and the samurai tradition, this katana bears the name \u003cstrong data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"376\"\u003eYoshikage\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tribute to his enduring legacy. It was created to celebrate the enduring traditions of swordsmithing through a harmonious blend of classical craftsmanship and understated elegance.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"577\"\u003eForged from \u003cstrong data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"589\"\u003efolded steel\u003c\/strong\u003e using traditional techniques, the blade reveals a refined forged grain created through repeated folding and forge welding. Through traditional clay tempering, it develops a distinctive \u003cstrong data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eSanbonsugi hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e—the celebrated three-peaked temper line of the Mino tradition, admired for its rhythmic pattern and dynamic presence. Finished in an authentic \u003cstrong data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"955\"\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-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eYoshikage\u003c\/strong\u003e offers both refined aesthetics and dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eThe koshirae is centered around a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003eMokkō-gata brass tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eHidari Mitsudomoe\u003c\/strong\u003e crest. A symbol of harmony, protection, and the perpetual cycle of nature, the three swirling tomoe create a bold yet elegant focal point. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003efuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003ekashira\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003ewhite copper (cupronickel)\u003c\/strong\u003e, feature the classic \u003cstrong data-end=\"1621\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003eJūji Kikkō\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, inspired by the hexagonal form of a tortoise shell and traditionally associated with longevity, resilience, and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003eThe tsuka is wrapped in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003eblack cotton ito\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1808\"\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 traditional \u003cstrong data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003eBlack Ishime lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose stone-textured surface offers understated elegance and excellent durability. A matching \u003cstrong data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003ewhite sageo\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the koshirae, echoing the white rayskin and bringing harmony to the overall mounting.\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; 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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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