{"product_id":"autumn-leaf-katana-dtb","title":"Autumn Leaf Katana - DTB","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e5160 Differentially Tempered, Forged Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eAuthentic Construction and Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eAutumn Themed Motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem: SD35211\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: 40 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 27 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 12\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 lbs 6 oz\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Guard: 7mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Tip: 2mm\u003cbr\u003eSori: 1 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003cbr\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy popular demand - now with a differentially tempered blade!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe symbolism of the ginkgo leaf for longevity is about as ancient as the tree itself,  along with the nature of duality.  Our \u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Leaf Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies both of these contrasting metaphors of endurance and finality in its motif.  The blackened moon shaped stainless steel tsuba silhouettes falling gingko leaves,  as the moon coaxes songs from the grasshopper and bell cricket menuki (handle ornaments),  both symbols of good fortune in Japanese culture.  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 5160 carbon steel blade features a  1 ½\"  kissaki  (point)  and geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping on soft and semi-hard targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tan tsuka-ito  (handle wrap)  offests the blackened fuchi and fuchi-kashira on the double mekugi  (bamboo pin)  pinned handle.  The black lacquered saya  (scabbard)  features a buffalo horn rimmed koiguchi  (scabbard mouth)  and kurikata  (knob) with a black sageo  (cord).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Dragon King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49233995727159,"sku":"SD35211","price":555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0534\/8151\/files\/SD35211_3d844604-2652-4b1f-8ca6-2389fc68edc1.jpg?v=1773418877","url":"https:\/\/dragonkingswords.com\/products\/autumn-leaf-katana-dtb","provider":"Dragon King Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}