{"product_id":"12-t10-clay-tempered-samurai-tanto-full-tang-japanese-short-katana-ray-skin-handle-carved-lacquer-saya-katana-swords","title":"12\" T10 Clay Tempered Samurai Tanto Full Tang Japanese Short Katana Ray Skin Handle \u0026 Carved Lacquer Saya Katana swords","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Master-grade 12-inch Japanese Tanto in rare Kyo-zukuri style with T10 steel, clay tempering, pure copper carved fittings, genuine ray skin handle, carved 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;\"\u003ePure Copper Fittings · Ray Skin Handle · Carved Lacquer Saya · Master Grade\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: #8b4513; 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 seen in modern reproductions.\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: #8b4513; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e🐟 Genuine Ray Skin Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAuthentic samegawa (ray skin) under traditional cotton wrap — the hallmark of premium Japanese sword mountings.\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: #8b4513; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e🏺 Pure Copper Carved Fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSolid copper mountings with intricate relief carving — a level of luxury reserved for ceremonial-grade swords.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Story --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b4513; 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 Master-Grade Kyo-Zukuri Tanto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a breathtaking statement of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and luxury. It features the rare and aggressive \u003cstrong\u003eKyo-zukuri blade profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — a distinctive geometry with a sharp, dramatic curvature that commands attention and sets it apart from ordinary tanto designs.\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\u003eJapanese-style hand polish\u003c\/strong\u003e brings every detail of the temper line into razor-sharp clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eWhat truly elevates this tanto to ceremonial grade is its mountings. The \u003cstrong\u003epure copper fittings set\u003c\/strong\u003e — tsuba, fuchi, and kashira — is intricately carved with traditional relief patterns, offering a warm, lustrous finish that zinc alloy simply cannot match. The \u003cstrong\u003ehandle is wrapped over genuine ray skin (samegawa)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same material used on historical samurai swords, providing an unmistakable texture and authentic grip. The \u003cstrong\u003esolid wood scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in deep lacquer and features \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved relief patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a decorative \u003cstrong\u003esageo\u003c\/strong\u003e cord completes the 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: #8b4513; 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;\"\u003e1.76 lbs \/ 0.8 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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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 Lacquer \u0026amp; Hand-Carved Relief Patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\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 Sageo Included\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: #8b4513; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; 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