{"product_id":"12-inch-rare-kyo-zukuri-japanese-tanto-t10-clay-tempered-single-side-horimono-gold-lacquer-saya-gift-ready","title":"12 Inch Rare Kyo-Zukuri Japanese Tanto — T10 Clay Tempered, Single-Side Horimono, Gold Lacquer Saya, Gift Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Stunning 12-inch Japanese Tanto in rare Kyo-zukuri style with T10 steel, clay tempering, single-side horimono carving, three-color polish, zinc alloy fittings, genuine ray skin handle, lacquered wood scabbard with sageo, and premium brocade gift box.\"\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, #0a0a0a 0%, #1c1c1c 100%); color: #d4af37; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e12\" Kyo-Zukuri T10 Tanto\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #c0c0c0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eHorimono Carving · Three-Color Polish · Ray Skin Handle · Gold 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: #8b6914; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e⚔️ Rare Kyo-Zukuri Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDistinctive aggressive geometry with a sharp, dramatic silhouette rarely reproduced in modern swords.\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: #8b6914; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e🐉 Single-Side Horimono\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTraditional Japanese blade engraving (horimono) carved on one side — a detail reserved for ceremonial and master-grade swords.\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: #8b6914; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e🎨 Three-Color Polish\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese san-shoku togi reveals the hamon, ji, and shinogi in three distinct, breathtaking tonal layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Story --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b6914; 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 Kyo-Zukuri Tanto\u003c\/strong\u003e commands attention from the moment you lay eyes on it. It features the rare and aggressive \u003cstrong\u003eKyo-zukuri blade profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — a distinctive geometry with a sharp, dramatic curvature that pierces the air with unmistakable authority. This is not a standard tanto. This is a statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eForged from \u003cstrong\u003eT10 high-carbon tool steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and subjected to the ancient \u003cem\u003eclay tempering (yaki-ire)\u003c\/em\u003e process, the blade develops a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e with a beautifully rolling, undulating pattern that flows across the steel like mountain ridges. The \u003cstrong\u003esingle-side horimono\u003c\/strong\u003e — a traditional Japanese blade engraving — adds a layer of artistry and spiritual significance that elevates this tanto from a mere replica to a work of functional art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe blade is finished with an authentic \u003cstrong\u003ethree-color polish (san-shoku togi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a meticulous technique that reveals the steel in three distinct tonal layers: the bright \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e (temper line), the dark \u003cem\u003eji\u003c\/em\u003e (body), and the polished \u003cem\u003eshinogi\u003c\/em\u003e (ridge). The \u003cstrong\u003ezinc alloy fittings set\u003c\/strong\u003e features an ornately carved tsuba with intricate relief detailing in a warm gold tone. The \u003cstrong\u003ehandle is wrapped over genuine ray skin (samegawa)\u003c\/strong\u003e with traditional cotton cord, providing an authentic grip and ceremonial-grade texture. The \u003cstrong\u003esolid wood scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in a lustrous \u003cstrong\u003egold lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e with a decorative \u003cstrong\u003esageo\u003c\/strong\u003e cord, and the entire set arrives in a \u003cstrong\u003epremium brocade gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b6914; 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;\"\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.28 inches \/ 0.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\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;\"\u003e1.37 lbs \/ 0.62 kg\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;\"\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKyo-Zukuri (Rare Aggressive Geometry)\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;\"\u003eT10 High-Carbon Tool Steel\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;\"\u003eHamon Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUndulating \/ Rolling Wave Pattern\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;\"\u003eBlade Engraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle-Side Horimono (Traditional Japanese Carving)\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;\"\u003eThree-Color Polish (San-Shoku Togi)\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 with Intricate Relief Carving (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;\"\u003eHandle Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGenuine Ray Skin (Samegawa)\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 Wrap (Tsuka-ito)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-Wrapped Cotton Cord over Ray Skin\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 with Gold Lacquer 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;\"\u003eCord (Sageo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDecorative Gold-Tone Sageo Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\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: #8b6914; 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\u003eRare Kyo-Zukuri Blade Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Features the distinctive aggressive Kyo-zukuri geometry with a sharp, dramatic curvature and piercing silhouette rarely reproduced in modern swords.\u003c\/li\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\u003eT10 High-Carbon Steel with Clay Tempering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Forged from premium T10 steel and differentially hardened using traditional yaki-ire, producing a genuine hamon with a beautifully rolling, undulating pattern.\u003c\/li\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\u003eSingle-Side Horimono Engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditional Japanese blade carving (horimono) executed on one side of the blade, adding spiritual significance and artistic value found only on ceremonial and master-grade swords.\u003c\/li\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\u003eAuthentic Three-Color Polish (San-Shoku Togi)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meticulous Japanese polishing technique reveals three distinct tonal layers: the bright hamon, the dark ji, and the polished shinogi ridge.\u003c\/li\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\u003eZinc Alloy Carved Fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e — Complete matching mountings (tsuba, fuchi, kashira) crafted from zinc alloy with intricate relief carving in a warm gold tone for a cohesive, elegant traditional look.\u003c\/li\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\u003eGenuine Ray Skin Handle (Samegawa)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The handle is built on a base of authentic ray skin, providing an unmistakable texture, superior grip, and ceremonial-grade authenticity.\u003c\/li\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\u003eHand-Wrapped Cotton Tsuka-ito\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditional cotton cord wrapped by hand over the ray skin base for an authentic grip, proper ergonomics, and timeless samurai aesthetics.\u003c\/li\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\u003eGold Lacquer Saya with Sageo\u003c\/strong\u003e — Solid wood scabbard finished in lustrous gold Japanese lacquer with a decorative sageo cord for a complete, regal presentation.\u003c\/li\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\u003ePremium Brocade Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arrives in an elegant brocade presentation box, making this rare-profile tanto the perfect ready-to-gift item for any occasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Usage \u0026 Audience --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b6914; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #8b6914; color: white; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eSerious Collectors\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #8b6914; color: white; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eJapanese Sword Connoisseurs\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #8b6914; color: white; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eMartial Arts Display\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #8b6914; color: white; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eIaido \u0026amp; Kenjutsu Practice\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #8b6914; color: white; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eHome \u0026amp; Dojo Decor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #8b6914; color: white; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eAnniversary Gift\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #8b6914; color: white; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eFather's Day Gift\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #8b6914; color: white; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eHoliday Present\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Disclaimer --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border: 1px solid #d4af37; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b6914;\"\u003e⚠️ Important Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eYou must be \u003cstrong\u003e18 years or older\u003c\/strong\u003e to purchase this item. This sword is sold as a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible and display piece\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please check your local and state laws regarding sword ownership before ordering. 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