{"product_id":"12-hand-forged-t10-clay-tempered-japanese-tanto-red-cracked-lacquer-saya-zinc-alloy-tsuba-brocade-gift-box","title":"12\" Hand Forged T10 Clay Tempered Japanese Tanto Red Cracked Lacquer Saya, Zinc Alloy Tsuba \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 T10 steel with clay tempering and 17-step hand polish. Features zinc alloy tsuba, red cracked lacquer 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\" T10 Clay Tempered Japanese Tanto\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #c0c0c0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eHand Forged · Clay Tempered · 17-Step Polish · Red Lacquer Saya · Gift Ready\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🔥 T10 High-Carbon Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePremium tool-grade steel forged for maximum hardness, edge retention, and cutting performance.\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⚔️ Authentic Clay Tempering\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTraditional yaki-ire process creates a genuine hamon and razor-sharp edge.\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 upon arrival.\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 Japanese Tanto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a testament to centuries of swordsmithing tradition. Forged from \u003cstrong\u003eT10 high-carbon tool steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and shaped through the ancient \u003cem\u003eclay tempering (yaki-ire)\u003c\/em\u003e process, the blade develops a striking \u003cstrong\u003egenuine hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wavy temper line that separates an ordinary blade from a true samurai weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eEach blade undergoes \u003cstrong\u003e17 stages of meticulous hand water-polishing\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieving a mirror-like finish that reveals the hamon in breathtaking detail. The \u003cstrong\u003ezinc alloy tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e (hand guard) provides both protection and classical elegance, while the \u003cstrong\u003esolid wood scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in a stunning \u003cstrong\u003ered cracked lacquer pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e that catches the light like lightning across the surface. Every sword ships in a \u003cstrong\u003epremium brocade gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an unforgettable 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; 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