{"product_id":"12-japanese-tanto-sword-t10-steel-handmade-small-samurai-sword-kozou-blade","title":"12'' Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Steel Handmade Small Samurai Sword Kozou Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Rare 12-inch Japanese Tanto in authentic Kyo-zukuri style with T10 steel, clay tempering, single-side horimono carving, three-color polish, iron tsuba, hand-wrapped handle, black lacquer saya 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 Clay Tempered Tanto\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #c0c0c0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eRare Profile · Horimono Carving · Three-Color Polish · Iron Tsuba · 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: #5d4037; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e⚔️ Rare Kyo-Zukuri Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAuthentic aggressive Kyo-zukuri geometry with a sharp, distinctive silhouette rarely seen in modern replicas.\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: #5d4037; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e🐉 Single-Side Horimono\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTraditional Japanese blade engraving (horimono) is 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: #5d4037; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e🎨 Three-Color Polish\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese san-shoku togi brings out the hamon, ji, and shinogi in three distinct tonal layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Story --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #5d4037; 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 is not your typical Japanese short sword. It features the rare and aggressive \u003cstrong\u003eKyo-zukuri blade profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — a distinctive geometry characterized by its sharp, dramatic curvature and piercing silhouette that sets it apart from standard tanto designs. This profile was historically favored by elite samurai for its intimidating presence and lethal thrusting capability.\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 undulating pattern that flows like mountain ridges across the steel. 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\u003egenuine iron tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e provides authentic weight and historical accuracy, while the \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wrapped handle\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eblack lacquer saya\u003c\/strong\u003e with decorative \u003cstrong\u003esageo\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the traditional presentation. Every piece ships in a \u003cstrong\u003epremium brocade gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #5d4037; 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;\"\u003e1.54 lbs \/ 0.7 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; 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