{"product_id":"12-hand-forged-damascus-clay-tempered-samurai-tanto-shell-inlay-lacquered-saya-brocade-gift-box","title":"12\" Hand Forged Damascus Clay Tempered Samurai Tanto Shell Inlay Lacquered Saya \u0026 Brocade Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Authentic 12-inch Japanese Tanto hand forged from folded Damascus steel with clay tempering. Features zinc alloy fittings, shell-inlay lacquered wood scabbard, and premium brocade gift box. Perfect for collectors.\"\u003e \u003cbase target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hero Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #2c2c2c 100%); color: #d4af37; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e12\" Damascus Clay Tempered Samurai Tanto\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #c0c0c0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eFolded Forged · Clay Tempered · Hand Polished · Shell Inlay Saya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Highlights --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; background: #f8f8f8; padding: 18px; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b0000; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e🔥 Folded Damascus Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eHundred-fold forged pattern steel with visible grain and superior strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; background: #f8f8f8; padding: 18px; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b0000; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e⚔️ Clay Tempered Hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAuthentic differential hardening creates a real, visible temper line.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; background: #f8f8f8; padding: 18px; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b0000; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e🎁 Premium Brocade Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIncludes an elegant brocade presentation box — ready to gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Story --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e12-inch Samurai Tanto\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the pinnacle of traditional Japanese sword craftsmanship. The blade is \u003cstrong\u003efolded and forged from hundred-fold Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a mesmerizing layered pattern that is unique to every piece. Through the ancient \u003cem\u003eclay tempering (yaki-ire)\u003c\/em\u003e process, the blade develops an authentic \u003cstrong\u003ehamon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the iconic wavy temper line that defines a genuine Japanese sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eEach blade is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished to perfection\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing out the Damascus grain and hamon with mirror-like clarity. The \u003cstrong\u003ezinc alloy fittings set\u003c\/strong\u003e (tsuba, fuchi, kashira) adds refined elegance, while the \u003cstrong\u003esolid wood lacquered saya\u003c\/strong\u003e features exquisite \u003cstrong\u003eshell-inlay style painting\u003c\/strong\u003e that mimics the luminous beauty of mother-of-pearl. Every sword arrives in a \u003cstrong\u003epremium brocade gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the perfect present for any Japanese sword enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e21.6 inches \/ 55 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e13 inches \/ 33 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.7 inches \/ 17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.26 inches \/ 3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.68 lbs \/ 0.76 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFolded Damascus Pattern Steel (Hundred-Fold Forged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTempering Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTraditional Clay Tempering (Yaki-Ire)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePolish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-Polished to Mirror Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFittings (Koshirae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZinc Alloy Full Set (Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eScabbard (Saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid Wood Lacquer with Shell-Inlay Style Painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGift Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePremium Brocade Presentation Box Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- Bullet Points --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0 10px 30px; position: relative; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFolded Hundred-Fold Damascus Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-forged from layered pattern steel, creating a unique, mesmerizing grain visible on every blade. 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