{"product_id":"vine-katana-1045-carbon-steel-clay-tempered-full-tang","title":"Vine Katana — 1045 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Nunito Sans',sans-serif;color:#1c1b1b;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eVine fittings bring the botanical cue forward while 1045 carbon steel and a black saya keep this Katana grounded in confirmed details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-left:3px solid #1c1b1b;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:28px;font-size:13px;color:#444;\"\u003e🚚 Order before \u003cstrong\u003e2:00 PM PST\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships same business day  |  After 2:00 PM PST — ships next business day\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1c1b1b;border-bottom:2px solid #1c1b1b;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:28px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSteel \/ Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDamascus Steel — folded high carbon steel with visible wave-grain pattern (jihada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e52–54 HRC (edge) \/ 48–50 HRC (spine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eProcess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHand Forged, Damascus Steel, Clay Tempered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eVisible temper line, hand polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHi (Blood Groove)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eLong Hi (blood groove) on each side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHand Sharpened — Sharp and functional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e28.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid 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style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFull tang with 2 Mekugi (peg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSaya (Scabbard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlack piano lacquered wood with black Sageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDisassembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCan be fully taken apart and reassembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eIndividually inspected before shipping — California warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1c1b1b;border-bottom:2px solid #1c1b1b;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e 1× Assembled Sword with Saya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e 1× Cotton Sword Carrying Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 1× Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNote: Display stand shown in some product images is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4fbf4;border-left:3px solid #3a7d3a;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;font-size:13px;color:#2d5c2d;margin-bottom:28px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓ 30-day hassle-free returns: return in original unused condition with all original packaging for a full refund or exchange.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.hms-faq-643 details{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;}.hms-faq-643 details summary{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#1c1b1b;user-select:none;}.hms-faq-643 details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.hms-faq-643 details summary::after{content:'+';font-size:18px;font-weight:300;color:#888;}.hms-faq-643 details[open] summary::after{content:'−';}.hms-faq-643 .faq-body{padding:4px 4px 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding-top:24px;border-top:2px solid #1c1b1b;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1c1b1b;margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hms-faq-643\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat gives this Vine Katana its identity?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe Vine fittings are the main visual cue, while the black saya keeps the presentation restrained.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does 1045 carbon steel fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eIt is the confirmed material point and keeps the page comparable with other standard themed Katana listings.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat can buyers compare first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eCompare Vine fittings, 1045 carbon steel, black saya, and full Katana proportions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I maintain the blade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eWipe dry after handling or use. Apply a light coat of choji or mineral oil along the full blade length before storing. Carbon steel will develop surface rust if left wet or unprotected — a minute of care after each session keeps the blade in condition indefinitely.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I know the quality is genuine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eEvery sword is individually inspected and adjusted before leaving our California warehouse. We check edge geometry, fitment of all components, and the security of the mekugi pegs before packing. If anything is not right, it does not ship.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:16px;background:#f8f8f8;border-radius:4px;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1c1b1b;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✉ sales@handmadesword.com    ☎ 909-480-4866\u003cbr\u003eMon–Fri  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Handmade Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31708208857153,"sku":"643","price":332.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/8397\/2417\/files\/643-1.jpg?v=1776330717","url":"https:\/\/www.handmadesword.com\/products\/vine-katana-1045-carbon-steel-clay-tempered-full-tang","provider":"Handmade Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}