{"product_id":"oni-katana","title":"Oni 鬼 Katana","description":"\u003cp\u003e     The Oni (鬼 demon) are mythical creatures from Japanese folklore similar to western demons or trolls.  In modern culture they are beginning to move away from this menacing connotation into the role of guardian or protector, similar in character to gargoyles.  Their power and ferocity, however, have not diminished.  The Japanese saying that translates to “Oni with an iron club” or \"to be of an invincible nature\"  perfectly suits the L6 \/ Bainite blade on which our Oni Katana is built. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The 29\" blade features the geometry for outstanding cutting ability.  The 14” tsuka is wrapped in black ray skin and silk ito while the Koshirae feature Oni in various classical styles.  A unique combination of folklore and functionality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Bainite is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics.  It has been known as an exemplary Katana blade component for a number of years but its use has been restricted to a few top-class master smiths, due to the difficulties involved in performing the exact heat treatment procedures necessary for the production of a Bainite blade body in combination with the very hard Martensite Yakiba (edge section) required for Katana blades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point for this katana.  The blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe katana, wakizashi or tanto’s sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo color may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eL6\/Bainite Katana Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eTraditional Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDesigned for Martial Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 44”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 29\"\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 14”\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3lb 6oz\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Guard: 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Tip: 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eSori: 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: L6\u003cbr\u003eHrc Edge: 58~60\u003cbr\u003eHrc Back: 38~42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kombat Instruments Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42334978572377,"sku":"VMA-SH6018LG","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1222\/4500\/files\/OniKatana1.jpg?v=1746052527","url":"https:\/\/www.bloodsport.com\/products\/oni-katana","provider":"Kombat Instruments Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}