{"product_id":"shi-katana","title":"Shi 死 Katana","description":"\u003cp\u003e     Blackest of the black and deadlier than death,  the Shi (死\u003cspan\u003e Death) \u003c\/span\u003eKatana epitomizes the true function of the katana when carried to its ultimate end.  When traditionally worn,  the flash of the black skull shaped tsuba (guard) and kanji embossed fuchi-kashira (pommel) warns any would-be assassin that to challenge this warrior is to court your demise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The 11 ½”  tsuka (handle) features a black-on-black tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and same (ray skin) handle contrasted by the triple silver skull menuki.  A silver habaki (blade collar) and seppa (spacers) accent the 28”  forged steel blade which rests in a hand carved,  textured matte black saya.  The saya is adorned with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) and a black sageo (cord).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful, foreboding and deadly sharp,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe Shi Katana possesses a thirsty blade and its owner must be one who can harness the power wisely\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Sageo colors may vary)\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e28\" T10 Forged Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eBlack-on-black tsuka-ito and same\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eSkull featured tsuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblSpecs\"\u003eOverall: 41\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 28\"\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 11 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 lbs 12 oz\u003cbr\u003eSori: 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: T10\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":42334961598553,"sku":"VMA-SD35280","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1222\/4500\/files\/ShiKatana1.jpg?v=1746050429","url":"https:\/\/www.bloodsport.com\/products\/shi-katana","provider":"Kombat Instruments Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}