{"product_id":"ronin-katana","title":"Ronin 浪人 Katana","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most celebrated and influential tales of the Samurai from the Edo period.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family.  The highest ranking master of protocol, Kira, was given the task of teaching Asano, among others, proper matters of etiquette in this task. Lord Asano and Kira quickly grew to dislike each other and the teacher insulted his student at every opportunity. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNo longer able to contain himself, Asano drew his sword upon Kira, wounding him in the attack.  This act led to Asano’s ordered suicide (seppuku) and the confiscation of his property.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e    On December 14, 1702, nearly one year after Asano’s death, 47 of Asano’s men (now Ronin), descended upon the mansion of Kira to exact their revenge.  After a fierce battle, the Ronin demanded that Kira commit seppuku for his transgressions against their former master.  When he refused he was beheaded.  For their actions the Ronin were themselves sentenced to death by seppuku.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e     They are buried together at the Sengakuji, offering a true testament to the loyalty inherent in the Samurai.  Paul Chen's  Ronin Koshirae Katana captures the spirit of Lord Asano’s 47 Ronin.  The blackened iron Tsubaon the Ronin Katana depicts Asano’s followers on their vengeful march.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e     The blade is hand forged \u0026amp; folded Swedish powder steel (K120C) with Hi in a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eFolded High-Carbon Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eAuthentically constructed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eQuality fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblSpecs\"\u003eOverall: 40 ½”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 28 ½”\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 11”\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2lb 7oz\u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: K120C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecs will vary slightly\u003cbr\u003efrom piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kombat Instruments Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42335010783321,"sku":"VMA-SH2360","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1222\/4500\/files\/RoninKatana1.jpg?v=1746053846","url":"https:\/\/www.bloodsport.com\/products\/ronin-katana","provider":"Kombat Instruments Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}